Main Service Technician
Company: Parkway of Wilmington
Role summary
Main Service Technician is a full-time role at Parkway of Wilmington in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-14. Experience level: 2-5. No degree required.
- Job title
- Main Service Technician
- Company
- Parkway of Wilmington
- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-14
This is a great opportunity to join a busy Subaru service team where you'll get hands-on experience diagnosing and fixing a variety of customer vehicles. You don't need a college degree for this full-time role, and you'll be working on exciting Subaru technologies like Boxer engines and EyeSight.
Job description
Description
Position Summary
The Main Technician is a core member of the Subaru service team at Wilmington Auto Group, responsible for diagnosing and repairing customer vehicles to Subaru factory standards. Reporting to the Service Manager, this role performs maintenance, advanced diagnostics, and repairs on Subaru vehicles, including Boxer engines, Symmetrical AWD, and EyeSight driver-assist systems, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and first-time-fix performance.
This role requires a skilled, self-directed technician who takes pride in accurate work, communicates clearly with advisors, and contributes to a safe, productive shop and a positive customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnosis & Repair
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and drivability concerns using Subaru diagnostic tools, software, and technical service information.
• Perform complex repairs, including engine, transmission, drivetrain, suspension, brake, and electrical system repairs.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and multi-point inspections in accordance with Subaru service schedules.
• Complete warranty, recall, and technical service bulletin repairs to manufacturer procedures.
• Verify repairs through road tests and post-repair quality checks to achieve first-time fix.
Documentation & Communication
• Accurately document concerns, causes, and corrections on repair orders, including warranty-ready documentation.
• Communicate findings, recommended repairs, and time needs clearly to service advisors.
• Notify management promptly of additional repairs needed, parts issues, or problems that could affect quality or the promised time.
• Check parts against the repair order and confirm correct parts are ordered and received.
Productivity & Quality
• Meet or exceed targets for productivity, efficiency, and quality, including a low comeback rate.
• Manage work assignments and flagged hours efficiently, escalating delays or extra work needs to the Service Manager.
• Take ownership of repeat repairs and comebacks and resolve them promptly.
Training, Safety & Compliance
• Complete required Subaru training and maintain ASE and Subaru certifications to advance through certification levels.
• Follow OSHA, environmental, and dealership safety requirements, including lift safety, Lockout/Tagout, and proper handling and disposal of fluids and hazardous materials.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and comply with OSHA Right-to-Know and applicable hazardous waste regulations, reporting deviations to management.
• Maintain a clean, organized work bay and care for tools, equipment, and customer vehicles.
• Cooperate with and support other personnel; mentor lube technicians, apprentices, and newer technicians as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
Core Competencies
Advanced diagnostics; technical accuracy and quality; productivity and time management; Subaru product knowledge; communication and teamwork; safety awareness; commitment to continuous learning.
Performance Measures
Performance is evaluated on efficiency and productivity, comeback and first-time-fix rate, repair order documentation accuracy, adherence to safety standards, contribution to customer satisfaction (CSI), and progress on Subaru and ASE certification.
Why Join Wilmington Auto Group?
At Wilmington Auto Group, our employees are the foundation of our success. This role offers the opportunity to work on Subaru vehicles with Parkway-paid Subaru Technical Training and NC Safety/Emissions Inspector certification, advance through Subaru and ASE certification levels, and grow a career in a supportive, team-oriented service department.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Wilmington Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
• High school diploma or GED; automotive technical school training preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a main line automotive technician in a dealership or comparable repair environment.
• Working knowledge of diagnostics, electrical systems, engine performance, brakes, steering, and suspension.
• Willingness to pursue ASE and Subaru certifications, including Master Technician status.
• Own tools and equipment appropriate for main line work, or ability to acquire them per dealership tool policy.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record for road tests.
• Ability to read and follow technical service information and repair procedures.
Preferred
• Prior experience on Subaru vehicles, including Boxer engines, Symmetrical AWD, and EyeSight systems.
• Completed Subaru Technical Curriculum training and Subaru certification levels, or commitment to complete them.
• ASE certification in multiple areas; ASE Master Technician certification (A1 through A8) a plus.
• Experience with dealership management and technician time-tracking systems.
• North Carolina Safety/Emissions Inspector certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Reading, math, and reasoning skills to interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and repair instructions, calculate measurements and tolerances, and solve practical problems with limited standardization.
Certification Path
Technicians are expected to advance through the Subaru Technical Curriculum and certification levels and to pursue ASE certifications (A1 through A8) toward ASE Master Technician and Subaru Master or Senior Master status. Parkway will cover the cost of Subaru Technical Training and will pay for technicians to become certified as North Carolina Safety/Emissions Inspectors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
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