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Experienced Automotive Technician in Tonawanda at Total Automotive

Date Posted: 11/5/2025

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Full-Time
  • Location:
    2183 Sheridan Drive
    Tonawanda
  • Job Type:
  • Experience:
    Not Specified
  • Date Posted:
    11/5/2025

Job Description

About Us: Total Automotive is a modern, well-equipped shop dedicated to delivering exceptional automotive service and repair. We pride ourselves on a clean, safe work environment, state-of-the-art tools, and a culture built on integrity, teamwork, and continuous learning. Our ADAS calibration center ensures we stay at the forefront of advanced driver assistance technology.

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match)
  • Paid training and ongoing education to keep your skills sharp
  • Clear career path with opportunities for advancement
  • Clean, well-organized shop with modern equipment and tooling
  • Dedicated ADAS calibration center and up-to-date diagnostic capabilities
  • Competitive wages with performance-based incentives
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Supportive team atmosphere with a focus on work-life balance

Responsibilities:

  • Perform high-quality automotive repairs and maintenance services
  • Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues
  • Conduct ADAS calibrations using OEM tools and proper procedures
  • Use OEM service manuals and standard diagnostic equipment to determine root cause
  • Communicate findings clearly to service advisors
  • Maintain accurate service records and adhere to safety and quality standards
  • Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience as an automotive technician (ASE certification a plus)
  • Strong diagnostic and repair skills across domestic and import vehicles
  • Proficient in electrical systems, engine performance, and drivetrain
  • Experience with ADAS calibration tools and procedures is highly preferred
  • Valid driver’s license and clean shop/driver record
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong customer service mindset and attention to detail
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning

Nice-to-Haves:

  • ASE Master Technician certification
  • Experience with hybrid/electric vehicle systems
  • Proficiency with service data systems and OEM diagnostic software

Join Us: If you’re a skilled, motivated technician looking to grow your career in a supportive, technology-forward shop, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s drive excellence together at Total Automotive.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Job Requirements

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Follow proper testing & diagnostic procedures to accurately solve vehicle issues
  • Maintain a clean, safe working environment
  • Perform basic auto care and maintenance tasks such as oil changes, fluid level checks, and tire rotation
  • Perform emissions inspections, safety checks and similar state-regulated vehicle examinations
  • Test the functionality of parts and systems
  • Repair brake and steering systems
  • Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems
  • Replace or repair transmissions and fuel components as needed
  • Repair cooling components and systems including air conditioners and engine cooling
  • Complete tire changing, balancing, and installation
  • Prepared to get additional certification as needed
  • Willingness to learn with hands-on training
  • Communicate effectively with Service Advisor about vehicle status and required parts and labor
  • Explain automotive repairs and issues to non-technical employees and customers as needed
  • Uphold the culture and values of our independently owned shop.

Qualifications:

  • Possess a valid state driver’s license for conducting test drives
  • High school diploma or equivalent education, advanced technical education preferred
  • Possession of or ability to obtain ASE certification
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Coordination and physical stamina

When you join the team at your local, independently owned TechNet Professional Service Center, you’ll be working with a shop that takes pride in what they do. A local shop in your community, backed by the support of a Nationwide network. That is just part of what sets a TechNet Automotive Service Center apart from the rest. Come join #TechNetNation!