Automotive Service Technician

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Category: Auto Technician,Automotive Technician,Certified Technician,Service Technician,Technician
  • Published: 03-28-2026
  • Job Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
Job Description:

About LaFontaine Kia

LaFontaine Kia is part of the award-winning LaFontaine Automotive Group, founded in 1980. With 54 retail franchises, 9 collision centers, and 34 Michigan retail locations, we employ nearly 2,500 people. Our mission is to build lifelong relationships that connect families, strengthen communities, and personalize the automotive experience. We treat every customer like family, providing excellent services from sales to parts and service.

Job Details

  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Location: Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience and certifications

Position Overview

As an Automotive Service Technician, you will perform vehicle repair and maintenance according to dealership and factory standards. This role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicle malfunctions, communicating with service and parts departments, and ensuring customer satisfaction through quality work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Receive repair orders and perform repairs efficiently and accurately as per dealer standards
  • Diagnose malfunctions and carry out authorized repairs
  • Coordinate with Parts Department to obtain necessary parts
  • Tag, save, and turn in parts as required by warranty or customer request
  • Inform service advisors of any additional needed work or issues affecting repair timelines
  • Document work performed and road-test vehicles to confirm repair quality
  • Perform quality checks and maintain clean workspaces and vehicles
  • Attend training sessions and stay updated with factory technical bulletins
  • Follow all safety, housekeeping policies, and regulations governing repair work

Working Hours

This position may require evening, weekend, and holiday work as needed.

Physical Requirements

  • Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
  • Frequent lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to walk, sit, talk, and hear as required

Benefits

  • Technician Tiered Pay Plan with increases based on flagged hours
  • Longevity Bonus Program
  • Monthly Technician Hours Turned Contest
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Discounts on Sales and Service
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Pet Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits such as Flexible Spending Account, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Legal and Identity Theft Protection
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Holiday Savings Program with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Our Mission and Core Values

Mission: To build lifelong relationships that connect families, strengthen communities, and personalize the automotive experience.

Core Values: Accountability, Responsibility, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Passion.

LaFontaine Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Requirements:
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
  • Michigan Mechanic Certification
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to read and understand instructions and technical information
  • Professional personal appearance and excellent communication skills
  • Commitment to meeting production and quality standards
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
  • Ability to follow directions, company policies, and maintain confidentiality
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to positively impact team morale

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Tremendous product & inventory
  • Ongoing company-wide training
  • Strong company reputation
  • Growth opportunities
  • Professional, enthusiastic & supportive working environment

When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. We reserve the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

We Would Really Like To Hear From You!

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