Careers at Sam's Auto
Automotive Tech
Job Location
Evanston Illinois 60202*
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Mid- & Master-Level Automotive Technicians
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Sam's Auto is looking for Mid- and Master-Level Automotive Technicians to join their growing Service Team!
Enjoy excellent pay and performance incentives at an Auto Shop where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!
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Job Responsibilities
• Perform quality inspections of vehicle repairs prior to returning the vehicle to the customer
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including Wheels & Tires, Brakes and Suspension, Exhaust, Flush fluids, Power Steering, Mufflers, Oil Change, and Batteries.
• Communicate directly with the service advisor so that customers can be informed if any additional service is needed.
• Providing an estimate of the time needed for additional repairs.
• Execute repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications.
• Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems using diagnostic tools and special service equipment.
Job Requirements:
• 3 years experience minimum
• Team oriented, flexible and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service
• Must have working knowledge of shop equipment such as wheel and tire equipment, alignment system, diagnostic equipment, AC equipment, etc.
• Must have basic tools.
• Must have a valid Identification.
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Competitive Pay, Flexible Full and Part-time work hours, Holiday schedules. All work will be indoors in a climate controlled environment.
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Auto Mechanic
Job Location
Evanston Illinois 60202*
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Auto Mechanic
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Sam's Auto is looking for Auto Mechanic | Master Sr. Technicians to join their growing Service Team!
Enjoy excellent pay and performance incentives at an Auto Shop where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!
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Job Responsibilities
• Quickly and efficiently perform routine maintenance and diagnose the cause of breakdowns or malfunctions and repair them using the most optimal solutions.
• Able to explain mechanical problems and needed repairs to Service Advisors and vehicle owners in a non-technical manner for future repair requirements.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay in line with rapidly changing technology.
• Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including: Engine transmission, Electrical systems, Steering, Suspension Systems, Brakes, AC systems, Dashboard or Sensor Errors, Wheels & Tires, Brakes and Suspension, Exhaust, Flush fluids, Power Steering, Mufflers, Oil Change. etc.
Job Requirements
As a Master-Level Automotive Mechanic, you will be experienced and aware of the latest automotive technologies and be a persistent problem solver.
• ASE Certification Strongly Preferred
• At least 5 years experience
• Physical abilities to Install parts, remove and repair
• Valid identification
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Competitive Pay, Flexible Full and Part-time work hours, Holiday schedules All work will be indoors in a climate controlled environment.
Auto Bodyman | Auto Body Tech
Paint Technician | Body Prep Technician
Job Location
Evanston Illinois 60202*
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Auto Body Repairman
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Sam's Auto is looking for Senior-Level Auto Body repair to join their growing Service Team!
Enjoy excellent pay and performance incentives at an Auto Shop where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!
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Job Responsibilities
• Surface prep, Bondo work, body alignment,
• Frame alignment, knowledge and experience working with a frame machine.
• Inspect panels to be painted for body repair, prepping and/or buffing defect
• Operating a high heat banking paint booth.
• Paint surfaces of vehicles using spray-painting equipment, power tools and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques
• Sand, mask, blend, and polish finish to match surrounding areas. Using a brush, apply or retouch paint as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, i.e., provide technical assistance to helpers, orient and train new employees, etc
• Review bodywork for quality and completeness as it comes into the paint department
Job Requirements
• 5 years of auto painting experience required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• I-Car Certification Strongly Preferred
• Physical Requirements: stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat. Ability to lift 1-15 pounds, Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.
• Attention to detail
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Competitive Pay, Flexible Full and Part-time work hours, Holiday schedules All work will be indoors in a climate controlled environment.