Automotive Technician | $28-$40/hr | Monday-Friday
RK Motors
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Pay Rate: $28-$40 per hour
Pay Type: Hourly
Pay Schedule: Weekly
Typical Flagged Hours: 30-40 hours per week
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About RK Motors
RK Motors is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for a Monday-Friday position paying $28-$40 per hour. The shop is looking for a strong B-Level or A-Level technician who can handle general repair, diagnostics, drivability, electrical work, maintenance, and vehicle inspections. RK Motors is a long-established independent repair shop with seven bays, five lifts, a collaborative team, and employees who have built long tenures with the business. The shop services a mix of domestic, Asian, and European vehicles and offers paid training, ASE reimbursement, insurance benefits, PTO, and paid holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair automotive mechanical, electrical, and drivability concerns.
- Perform intermediate to advanced automotive diagnostics, including emissions-related failures and occasional vehicle network or communication issues.
- Complete general mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on domestic, Asian, and European vehicles.
- Perform suspension system diagnosis and repair, including work on vehicles affected by rust and corrosion common to the region.
- Inspect vehicles and document findings using the shop's current paper inspection process.
- Complete removal and replacement work and other general automotive repairs efficiently and accurately.
- Work collaboratively with other technicians as vehicles and workflow move between service bays.
- Coordinate repair findings with the Service Advisor and shop owner, who handle estimates and parts ordering.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of automotive repair experience.
- Intermediate to advanced automotive diagnostic ability.
- Experience with general repair, drivability, electrical systems, maintenance, and suspension work.
- Ability to diagnose emissions-related problems and troubleshoot vehicle communication or network concerns.
- Experience working on vehicles with rust and corrosion, particularly during suspension and undercarriage repairs.
- ASE certifications are preferred but not required.
- Must provide personal tools needed to perform the assigned technician work.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay of $28-$40 per hour, depending on the technician level and job-related experience and skills.
- Weekly pay.
- Year-end Christmas bonus.
- Medical insurance with RK Motors paying 80% of the employee-only premium and the employee paying 20%.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid holidays.
- PTO that includes one week during the first year, two weeks for employees with 2-10 years of service, and three weeks after 10 years; sick time is included within PTO.
- Paid training through NAPA and O'Reilly.
- ASE certification reimbursement.
- Uniforms provided.
- Assistance with toolbox relocation.
Why Work Here
RK Motors has operated at its Milwaukee location for decades, with the current owner leading the shop since 1999. Many team members have been with the business for more than 10 years, and technicians work together rather than operating in isolated, assigned bays. The owner describes a hands-off management approach that gives experienced technicians room to do their jobs while still providing team support. The shop averages approximately 25-50 vehicles per week and works on a broad mix of domestic, Asian, and European vehicles.
Apply today to connect with RK Motors about this experienced Automotive Technician opportunity in Milwaukee. Promotive can help coordinate the recruiting process and next steps.
Additional Requirements
Some positions may require a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle record review, background screening, drug or alcohol screening, or other job-related pre-employment requirements based on the duties of the position, the client’s lawful requirements, and applicable law. Any screening will be conducted at the legally permitted stage and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in accordance with applicable law.