Automotive Technician

Eitas is a mission driven organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Jackson County. We strive to support choice and community inclusion for the people we serve. Eitas is seeking passionate caring people to provide support coordination services in Jackson County. We live our values of: Grace, Excellence, Nothing About Me Without Me, Teamwork, Learning, Embracing Eitas Mission.

Eitas maintains an inclusive work environment that is welcoming to all people, particularly those with a passion for social justice and equity.

Eitas is currently hiring an Automotive Technician:

  • Located at our Transportation Center, 6400 James A. Reed Rd., Kansas City, MO 64133

  • Full time schedule Monday – Friday (with overtime as needed)

  • Comprehensive benefit package, including health, vision, and dental

  • Company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance

  • 22 days of PTO earned your first year, 12 holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year

  • Starting pay range: $23.04/hr. - $30.72/hr.

 

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Diagnose and repair automotive/light and medium duty truck systems in accordance with the preventative maintenance schedule.

  • Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel, ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems to specifications, in a safe and timely manner.

  • Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to other technicians, internal and external customers as needed.

  • Respond to service requests submitted by drivers regarding the general maintenance or condition of the vehicles.

  • Maintain current knowledge of new technical information and techniques through formal training sessions to stay abreast of rapidly changing automotive technology.

  • Be available for emergency service in the event of an in-route vehicle breakdown.


The successful candidate will have:

  • ·         High school diploma or equivalent

  • ·         Minimum 5 to 10 years of Service Technician experience (must provide your own tools)

  • ·         Good driving record

  • ·         Missouri State Inspector’s permit or the ability to obtain this permit

    • Current Refrigeration, Recycling and Recovery certification or the ability to obtain this certification

  • ·         Class B CDL with passenger endorsement 

  • ·         Federal DOT medical certification or the ability to obtain this certification

  • ·         ASE Certifications are a plus


Our employees love eitas for our competitive compensation, generous benefits, and our positive impact on the community. We are team focused, and strive to foster a tight-knit, interpersonal work environment.

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to eitashr@eitas.org
Application Deadline: June 24, 2025
For more information on eitas, including information on our services and our company culture, visit our website at eitas.org.


For more information on eitas, including information on our services and our company culture, visit our website at eitas.org.

Eitas is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.