The posting
Express Service Technician
$18-$24/hr | Paid Training | No Late Nights | Career Advancement
Start Your Automotive Career at Metro Kia of Madison
Join Our Team
Metro Kia of Madison is looking for a motivated, dependable Express Service Technician to join our Service Department.
Whether you're currently working at a quick lube shop, tire center, independent repair facility, a dealership, or you're just beginning your automotive career, we'll provide the training, mentorship, and support you need to succeed.
You'll join a busy service department with a steady flow of customer-pay, maintenance, and warranty work—giving you the opportunity to stay productive, sharpen your skills, and continue growing every day.
Your Career Path at Metro Kia
At Metro Kia, we believe in developing our technicians and promoting from within. Many of our technicians have advanced their careers through hands-on training, Kia factory training, and continued development.
Your career path can look like:
Express Service Technician → Kia Certified Technician → Master Technician → Shop Foreman
If you're looking for more than just another lube tech job, this is your opportunity to build a long-term automotive career with a dealership that values its employees and invests in your future.
Schedule
- Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Rotating Saturdays: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- No late nights!
Compensation
Starting Pay: $18.00-$24.00 per hour (based on experience), with regular opportunities for advancement as your skills, certifications, and responsibilities grow.
What We Offer
- Competitive starting pay with growth opportunities
- Paid factory and dealership training
- Career advancement opportunities
- No late nights
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Vacation
- Modern, clean facility
- Consistent workflow
- Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service
- Saturday lunches provided
- Supportive team environment
What You'll Do
As an Express Service Technician, you'll help keep our customers safely on the road by performing quality maintenance services while providing a transparent and professional service experience.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform oil and filter changes
- Rotate tires and check/set tire pressures
- Complete Digital Multi-Point Inspections (MPI) on every vehicle
- Record brief Video MPIs to explain vehicle condition and maintenance recommendations to customers
- Check and top off all vehicle fluids
- Inspect brakes, batteries, belts, hoses, and other wear items
- Replace air filters, cabin filters, wiper blades, and other maintenance items
- Road test vehicles when necessary
- Communicate inspection findings and recommendations with Service Advisors
- Follow Kia repair procedures and dealership quality standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Deliver efficient, accurate, high-quality work every day
What We're Looking For
- Previous automotive, express service, or quick lube experience is preferred but not required
- Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
- Eagerness to learn and grow
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to learn new technology and service procedures
- Comfortable using tablets and digital inspection software
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Technical school education or ASE certifications are a plus
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Apply today and become part of the Metro Kia of Madison team!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Metro Kia of Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
