Careers in Auto Repair

Starting Your Career in Auto Repair

Are you interested in cars and thinking about making a career in the auto repair and maintenance industry? This could be a great opportunity for you. At Coopers Auto Repair Specialists in Tacoma and Puyallup, we are always looking for talented and motivated technicians and other team members. These are a couple of possible auto career paths you may consider.

Auto Repair Technician

These people are at the heart of it all. When you bring a car or truck in for servicing, a technician is the one that does the work inspecting, maintaining, and repairing the vehicle. The best shops employ only certified technicians to work on customers’ cars and trucks.

This career path can be both financially and personally rewarding. There is plenty of room for growth and advancement. Furthermore, technicians’ jobs are typically very stable. People keep driving, and they need help maintaining and repairing their vehicles.

Look for a shop that is dedicated to helping you learn more and improve. This can include on-the-job and off-site training.

Service Writers

These workers are the “front of the house.” They are the ones interacting directly with customers, providing valuable customer service. Service writers work with both the technicians and the customers to make sure that everyone is on the same page, and the customers have a clear estimate of work.

Typically, the most effective people in these roles are those who are very people-centric. They know how to help others. They are also excellent listeners while knowing how to effectively share what they know. Without great service writers, no auto repair shop could run smoothly.

Some service writers are people who want to become auto technicians but haven’t earned their certification yet. Others simply love working with people. In either case, this career path can be just as rewarding as auto technician work.

Learn More

Does a career in the auto repair industry sound good to you? At Coopers Auto Repair Specialists, we are always looking for the right people to join our team. Call us at (253) 536-3797 to learn about current opportunities.

If you need auto repair and maintenance services, visit us on 103rd street in Tacoma. Alternatively, make an appointment online.