Automotive Technician

8333 E 11 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48093, USA Req #816
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Suburban Automotive Services is the parent company for four distinct business verticals: Suburban Accessories, GLS North America, Competitive Vehicle Services and The Paint Shop.

 

GLS NA is an award-winning Tier 1 automotive supplier providing unique solutions for an amazing list of clients transforming the auto industry. With over 11 years of customer satisfaction, our company has established itself as a leading provider in vehicle management with a current portfolio of over 90,000 vehicles. Our expertise extends beyond just vehicle management as we provide support for over 1,100 shows and events. With 18 locations spanning across North America, we are equipped to serve 8 major automotive brands and counting.

 

Why Work for Us?
 

At Suburban Automotive Services, we're not just about cars; we’re about people – our team members. Here’s why joining our family-owned, community-driven company will be one of the best decisions of your career:

  • Stability & Success: 75 years of family-owned excellence.
  • Guaranteed Stable Schedule: Enjoy a consistent 40-hour workweek with no surprises – work-life balance is key.
  • Weekly Pay & On-Demand Pay: Get paid every week, with access to same-day pay when you need it.
  • Amazing Benefits: From medical, dental, and vision coverage to disability and life insurance, we’ve got you covered.
  • 401K with Company Match: Secure your future while you work with us.
  • Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of PTO starting after just 30 days.
  • Community Engagement: We’re proud to support the local community through various events.
  • Recognition Programs: Celebrate your hard work through multiple recognition programs for service, values, and performance.
  • Inclusive Work Culture: Work alongside diverse talent with a range of skills and knowledge.
  • Growth Opportunities: We believe in developing our team and promoting from within.

We’re driven by results, service, safety, solutions, and most importantly, you. Join us and become part of a winning team!

As a Retrofit Technician, you will complete all listed repairs/corrections provided by engineering to take a vehicle from a non-saleable standpoint to becoming safely saleable. Any additional diagnostics and repairs may also be required. 

 

Salary Overview:
The pay rate for this role starts at $22 per hour based on experience.

 

Hours:

The hours for this role are Monday through Friday 6 am to 3 pm.

 

Retrofit Technician Responsibilities Include: 

  • Perform basic to mild automotive repairs. 
  • Remove and place any given part at any given time. 
  • Diagnose vehicles as they come in. 
  • Program modules within the vehicles use a computer. 
  • Perform unspecified problems with a vehicle, knowing, or having an idea of how to correct it, as well as the procedures taken. 
  • Adhere to Suburban Automotive Service’s DRIVEN values and align business practices to support the SAS mission and vision. 

 

Retrofit Technician Qualifications and Skills:  

  • Must have a valid driver’s license. 
  • Basic diagnostic skills. 
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds. 
  • Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time. 
  • Own a cell phone to communicate with clients and team members. 
  • Mild to moderate understanding of how to use a computer for programming all modules within a vehicle. 
  • Must have basic hand tools and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, picks, pliers, hammers, impacts, ratchets, and grinders. 
  • Experience using battery chargers and maintainers. 
  • Experience using special equipment (hoist, transmission jacks, cherry pickers). 
  • Proper use of handling fluids. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.

Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly
Location on Google Maps
  • 8333 E 11 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48093, USA