Used Car Technician

Used Car Technician

Location: Oakes Kia | Olathe, KS Schedule: Full Time Compensation: $23.00 - $30. 00 based off experience

About the Role

We’re looking for a Used Car Technician who can move quickly, work efficiently, and take pride in getting vehicles frontline-ready the right way. This role focuses on inspections, light repairs, and recon work to keep inventory turning. Established in 2010, Oakes Auto Group is family-owned and locally operated, with a culture built around stability, growth, and long-term career development.

Pay & Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + paid holidays

Employee discounts

Career growth across multiple stores

Locally owned and operated

Tuition reimbursement

Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

What You’ll Do

Perform full used car inspections (UCI), including engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, and drivability

Complete basic maintenance such as oil changes, fluid services, filters, batteries, brakes, and tires

Handle light mechanical and recon repairs to prepare vehicles for the lot quickly and correctly

Document findings, flag hours accurately, and communicate with advisors and managers on needed repairs

Ensure vehicles are fully frontline-ready, including final road tests and quality checks

What We’re Looking For

Fast, detail-oriented technician who takes ownership of their work and understands the importance of speed and accuracy in a recon environment. Someone who can stay organized, work independently, and keep vehicles moving without sacrificing quality.

What Makes YOU a Good Fit?

We are looking for someone who is:

Experienced with used car inspections and light mechanical repairs

Fast, efficient, and detail-oriented

Comfortable working in a high-volume recon environment

Reliable with strong follow-through and accountability

Able to work independently while maintaining quality standards

Organized and capable of managing multiple vehicles at once

Focused on accuracy, safety, and frontline-ready vehicles

Motivated to take pride in their work and production output

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with a clean or acceptable driving record

Ability to pass a standard background check

Strong reliability and consistent attendance

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new systems 2+ years of automotive technician experience (lube, line, or recon)

Experience with inspections, basic diagnostics, and light mechanical work

Own basic set of tools

About Oakes Auto Group

Oakes Auto Group is a locally owned and rapidly growing dealership group serving the Kansas City metro. We take pride in creating a workplace that feels supportive, grounded, and people-first. Our teams across North Kansas City, Olathe, and Kansas City operate with a shared focus on teamwork, personal growth, and doing right by our customers and our community.

We invest heavily in training, development, and internal promotion because we want our people to build long-term careers here, not just hold short-term jobs. Our stores value open communication, accountability, and a winning attitude, and we genuinely celebrate our employees’ successes and milestones.

Beyond the walls of our dealerships, we stay active in the community through local partnerships, volunteer opportunities, charity drives, and events that bring people together. We’re proud to represent a brand that is known for its culture, its commitment to service, and its belief that great people create great experiences.

If you’re looking for a workplace where you can grow, feel supported, and make an impact, Oakes Auto Group is a place where you can build your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.