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, and 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, plus 12 holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Starting pay range: $23.04/hr – $30.72/hr

Responsibilities include (but are not 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 staff, and external customers as needed
• Respond to service requests submitted by drivers regarding the general maintenance or condition of 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

Successful candidates will have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5–10 years of Service Technician experience (must provide your own tools)
• Good driving record
• Missouri State Inspector’s permit, or the ability to obtain one (assistance available)
• Current Refrigeration, Recycling, and Recovery certification (EPA Section 608 Technician Certification), or the ability to obtain one (assistance available)
• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement (assistance available)
• Federal DOT medical certification, or the ability to obtain one
• ASE Certifications (preferred but not required)

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, supportive work environment.

Application Deadline: September 27, 2025

Eitas is an equal opportunity employer. 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.