Full-Time

Automotive Technician

Posted on 5/5/2025

LKQ

LKQ

5,001-10,000 employees

Provider of alternative auto parts and accessories

Compensation Overview

$60k - $92k/yr

Senior

Albany, NY, USA

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • High school diploma and relevant certification.
  • 5+ years of automotive repair experience.
  • Possess a valid driver's license and safe driving record.
  • Must qualify for corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Ability to develop relationships with new customers to increase market share.
  • Proficient use of a variety of automotive services and diagnostic equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Assist service managers and estimators in providing documentation for any mechanical or electronic repairs services needed.
  • Conduct training and test trainees.
  • Work with managers and determine needed training on the use of hardware and software tools or workflow.
  • Perform bumper-to-bumper mechanical and electrical repairs.
  • Develop relationships with new customers and provide a high level of service to existing customers to maintain customer relationships.
  • Assume other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
  • Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives.
  • Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management.
  • Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
  • Decisions generally affect one’s job or assigned functional area.
  • Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.
  • Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

LKQ Corporation is the largest provider of alternative collision auto parts in North America and offers a wide range of recycled and remanufactured mechanical parts, such as engines and transmissions, for vehicle repairs. Their products work by providing cost-effective alternatives to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, allowing customers to repair their vehicles without the high costs associated with new parts. Unlike its competitors, LKQ has a vast network of over 570 facilities and a strong presence in major markets across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and the Netherlands, making it the only supplier with such extensive coverage in the automotive collision and mechanical repair industry. The company's goal is to provide affordable and accessible parts for vehicle repairs, ensuring that customers can maintain and accessorize their vehicles efficiently.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arizona

Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • LKQ is a top pick for 2025 in the automotive aftermarket sector by Jefferies.
  • Increased EV adoption drives demand for LKQ's aftermarket parts specific to electric vehicles.
  • LKQ's use of AI in supply chain management enhances operational efficiency and reduces costs.

What critics are saying

  • Cyberattack on LKQ's Canadian unit caused temporary operational disruptions.
  • Emerging European aftermarket distributors could erode LKQ's market share.
  • Fluctuating raw material prices may increase production costs for LKQ.

What makes LKQ unique

  • LKQ leverages Infosys Cobalt for a unified HR platform across 18 countries.
  • LKQ's Keystone Automotive Operations won the 2024 SEMA Channel Partner of the Year Award.
  • LKQ is piloting e-scooters and pedal bikes for eco-friendly deliveries in London.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Treatment Support

401(k) Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Company News

Garage Wire
Mar 27th, 2025
Alex Gelbcke appointed Head of Europe at ZF Aftermarket

Gelbcke joins ZF Aftermarket from LKQ Europe, where he was CEO of Benelux & France.

PR Newswire
Mar 27th, 2025
Infosys Powers Lkq Europe'S Hr Transformation With A Unified Digital Platform

Leveraging Infosys Cobalt, the digital platform will help streamline HR processes across LKQ Europe's 18 countriesBENGALURU, India, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a successful collaboration with LKQ Europe, one of the leading distributors of automotive aftermarket parts for cars, commercial vans, and industrial vehicles in the region. Leveraging Infosys Cobalt, a set of services, solutions, and platforms designed to help enterprises accelerate their cloud journeys, Infosys has helped LKQ Europe adopt a unified, cloud-based digital platform to streamline its HR processes across 18 countries.As part of an ongoing five-year collaboration, Infosys has helped LKQ Europe implement a cutting-edge, advanced analytics-enabled Human Capital Management (HCM) solution to improve HR operations, reduce costs and drive productivity. Through the platform, LKQ Europe's HR teams will gain access to real-time insights into employee engagement and retention, performance management and workplace planning, all to enable better decision making. It will ensure regulatory compliance and enhance employee experience through self-service capabilities and streamlined workflows, contributing to higher employee engagement and motivation.David Brookfield, Vice President, Human Resources, LKQ Europe, said, "Our collaboration with Infosys is a crucial step in helping us harmonize and simplify our wider business processes – ultimately enabling faster delivery and better service for our end customers. Through the platform, we will unify our HR processes across locations to drive efficiency and enhance regulatory compliance. Looking ahead, we believe this platform will empower our workforce and foster a more cohesive organizational culture, enabling us to continue leading the automotive aftermarket industry."Jasmeet Singh, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Manufacturing, Infosys, said, "In today's rapidly evolving aftermarket auto parts distribution industry, companies need agile and innovative solutions to stay ahead

Garage Wire
Mar 20th, 2025
LKQ achieves carbon emission reductions with HGV biofuel transition

LKQ has also partnered with Delivery Mates to pilot the use of e-scooters and pedal bikes from seven London branches.

MarketBeat
Mar 16th, 2025
Raymond James Financial Inc. Invests $40.36 Million in LKQ Co. (NASDAQ:LKQ)

Raymond James Financial Inc. invests $40.36 million in LKQ Co. (NASDAQ:LKQ).

Investing.com
Dec 17th, 2024
LKQ Corp is a 2025 Top Pick at Jefferies in automotive aftermarket sector

Jefferies has identified LKQ as a top pick for 2025, reiterating its "Buy" rating and a $60 price target.

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