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Benefits Information

At Blain's Farm &

  • Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a

Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years

!

Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91 st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short &

  • Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.

All major Holidays &

  • Birthday off

Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career

Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!

Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace

401(K) with company match

Paid ASE testing and certifications

Compensation

Saturday &

  • Sunday weekend premium pay $2.50 per hour

Base pay up to $18.50/hr The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain's Farm &

  • Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

As a Service Center Automotive Technician, you'll perform a wide range of services and duties in our Automotive Service Center.

This can include, but is not limited to:

Excellent customer service

Repair and install tires

Balance wheels

Install batteries, head lamps and other basic automotive parts

Perform oil changes

Brake system repair

Other duties assigned with progressive on the job training

Qualifications

Must possess a valid driver's license

Must have great communication skills

Ability to work evenings when needed and at least every other weekend

Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks

Ability to read and speak English

Ability to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers

Must be 18 years of age or older

Prior auto repair experience is preferred

Prior retail experience preferred

Michigan Stores Only ASE A4 and A6 Certifications required for Tech Level II and ASE A3, A4, A5 and A6 Certifications required for Tech Level III OR equivalent Michigan certifications.

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain's Farm and Fleet (collectively \"Blain's\") is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain's does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status.

Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.

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