Automotive Mainline Technician - Mazda North

McDonald Automotive

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Longmont, Colorado

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair vehicles using specialized diagnostic equipment and computerized devices. Perform teardowns, repairs, and replacements of faulty assemblies including power, steering, and transmission systems.

Qualifications

You have 1-3 years of automotive technician experience with mechanical and troubleshooting skills. You are able to operate electronic diagnostic equipment and drive/handle various vehicle makes and models. You also have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Mazda

automotive technician

mechanical skills

troubleshooting skills

electronic diagnostic equipment

wheel and tire equipment

electrical systems

engine repair

alignment systems

AC equipment

transmission repair

rewiring ignition systems

Job Description

What Makes Us Different?

Competitive Pay: Top-tier compensation with the potential for performance-based bonuses, overtime pay, and generous incentives. Ask us about our Techs Referring Techs Program! 

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work with advanced tools and technology in a clean, modern, and fully equipped service center. We are always looking for ways to improve efficiency, cleanliness and safety in our workspaces. 

Career Growth: We are dedicated to creating employees for life—whether it’s through skill development, leadership training, or pathways to advanced positions.

Compensation Overview 

This role is based on flagged hours.

Experience & Qualifications Needed:

  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • 1-3 years of automotive technician experience is required.
  • Ability to drive and handle various vehicle makes models, and sizes.
  • Mechanical and troubleshooting skills and ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment team-oriented, flexible, and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Working knowledge of shop equipment such as wheel and tire equipment, electrical, engine, alignment systems, diagnostic equipment, AC equipment, etc.

 Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities: 

  • Diagnose and repair vehicles to specifications, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
  • Tear down, repair, replace, and/or rebuild faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems, linkages, pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
  • Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels and repairs manual and automatic transmissions.
  • Adequately explains the technical diagnosis and required repairs to non-mechanical individuals.

McDonald Mazda North
Serving the Longmont area, McDonald Mazda North stands out for its combination of thoughtful Mazda design and strong team values. With a consistent spot in Mazda’s President’s Club, our dealership reflects both excellence and approachability. As part of the McDonald Automotive family, you’ll find opportunities to grow and belong.

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What We Offer: 

  • Competitive 401k / 401k matching
  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free, confidential counseling
  • PTO Accrual
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • Employee Discounted Pricing on Parts, Vehicles, and Service

McDonald Automotive

At McDonald Automotive Group, we believe in more than just providing exceptional vehicles - we’re committed to giving back to our community and supporting causes close to our hearts. With over 65 years of service in Colorado, we’ve built a reputation for treating every customer like family and staying true to our core values of respect, integrity, growth, hard work, and trust. As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to providing an exceptional experience, because at McDonald Automotive, Doing Right Comes Naturally.
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