Automotive Mechanic

Company: Renn Kirby Charles Town Auto (Renn Kirby Auto Group)

Location: Charles Town, WV 25414

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: Flat Rate (Competitive)

Job TitleAutomotive Mechanic / Service Technician

Application Link: https://shorturl.at/JARwx

Company Overview

Renn Kirby Charles Town Auto is a proud member of the Renn Kirby Auto Group, a locally owned and family-operated dealership group with a legacy dating back to 1938. As one of Maryland's oldest dealerships, our organization has grown across three states while maintaining the personal, community-focused values that have defined us for generations.

Our Charles

Town, WV location operates as a West Virginia State Inspection Station, services in-house vehicles for sale, and maintains long-standing relationships with outside clientele for repair and maintenance work.

Job Summary: Join our dynamic team as an Automotive Mechanic and become a vital part of delivering exceptional vehicle repair and maintenance services. In this role, you will utilize your technical expertise to diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of vehicles, ensuring safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Your hands-on skills and mechanical knowledge will drive the success of our service department, providing top-tier automotive care for our valued clients. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, supportive environment dedicated to excellence.

Compensation: This position pays on a Flat Rate basis, which is the standard pay structure in the automotive repair industry. Every repair job has a set number of labor hours assigned to it. You get paid for those billed hours regardless of how long the job actually takes. The faster and more efficiently you complete quality work, the more you earn. Experienced technicians who work smart can earn significantly more than a standard hourly wage.

Duties and Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive diagnostics using automotive electrical systems, schematics, and advanced diagnostic tools to identify issues accurately. Conduct repairs on engines, transmissions, powertrain components, and suspension systems, including diesel engine repair, and minor auto body repair when necessary. Service brakes, shocks and struts, tires, wheel alignments, and tire services to ensure optimal vehicle performance. Execute routine maintenance such as oil changes, fluid replacements, and vehicle inspections to uphold safety standards. Utilize hand tools and power tools efficiently for repairs and maintenance tasks across various vehicle systems. Interpret technical manuals and schematics to troubleshoot complex automotive electrical systems and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). Maintain detailed service records, complete auto estimating tasks, and ensure all work complies with dealership standards and safety regulations.

Skills and Qualifications: Experience a must — strong knowledge of automotive diagnostics and repair procedures is required.

West Virginia State Inspector Certification is preferred.

Must have own complete tool set.

Dealership experience with a strong understanding of service department operations.

Expertise in ADAS calibration, air brake systems, welding, and auto estimating software is highly valued but not required.

Solid mechanical knowledge of all makes of vehicles; familiarity with transmissions and powertrain components. Proficiency in using schematics, vehicle maintenance protocols, and diagnostic equipment.

Hands-on experience with welding techniques and auto body repair is a plus.

Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly.

Ability to work efficiently with hand tools, power tools, and automotive electrical systems while maintaining safety standards.Why Join Renn Kirby? Legacy Since 1938 — Be part of one of Maryland's oldest and most respected dealership groups, built on generations of trust and excellence.

Growth Opportunities — Our organization spans three states, offering clear paths for career advancement and professional development.

Locally Owned, Family Operated — Work in a supportive, community-focused environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.

Diverse Workload — Work on in-house vehicles for sale, perform WV State Inspections, and serve a loyal base of outside clientele.

How to Apply: Call (681) 242-4705 and ask for Dustin to discuss this position and schedule an interview. You may also submit your application online or email your resume and qualificatio