Lead 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 service 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

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.

  • Meet or exceed the minimum efficiency ratings as required by eitas policy.

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

  • Install necessary accessories in vehicles as needed.

  • Assist in assigning and coordinating workload for other technicians as needed.

  • Train, mentor, and support current and newly hired technicians in repair techniques, safety practices, and best practices for automotive repair.

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

  • Keep management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.

  • Supply and maintain your own set of basic tools on site to utilize for work performed.

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

  • Maintain the condition of the shop area in a safe, clean and orderly fashion.

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

  • Complete required paperwork on all in-house and outside services performed on each vehicle.

  • Assist other mechanics in performing technical activities as needed.

  • Be sensitive to the needs of our passengers.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.


The successful candidate will have:

  •   High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Minimum of ten years of automotive/light and medium duty truck/van repair and diagnostic experience, including brake systems, primary and/or advanced fuel systems, ignition, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems, electrical systems, and proficiency in scan tool diagnostics, OR a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent and that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.    

  • Good driving record.


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, click here.

Application Deadline: May 29, 2026


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.