Auto General Service Technician

Pep Boys•Oceanside, CA

22d•$17 - $20

About The Position

The General Service Technician performs basic automotive services, including mounting and balancing tires, tire repairs, oil changes, and vehicle inspections, while providing an excellent customer experience. The role requires mechanical aptitude and includes maintaining clean and safe work areas in the tire and service department. The technician may also advise customers and sell recommended or required automotive services and repairs. The technician learns to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems and completes formal training to stay current with changing automotive technology. Duties include oil and filter changes, tire maintenance, battery and lighting installation, flat tire repair, and installing wiper blades. The role also involves stocking and unloading tires, assisting other technicians, reporting repair problems to store management, keeping the shop organized, and following company, safety, and environmental policies. This position involves extensive standing, walking, pushing, reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive movement. It may require driving a vehicle, lifting equipment weighing more than 100 pounds, and working outdoors in weather and around chemicals, odors, dirt, dust, and moderate noise. The pay range is $16.90 to $19.80 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Passion for a career as a technician in the automotive industry.
Eagerness to learn and a competitive drive to succeed.
At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Availability to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

Learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, and electrical systems.
Participate in formal training to stay abreast of changing automotive technology.
Change engine oil and filters.
Install tires and perform tire maintenance.
Install batteries and check starting and charging systems.
Install headlights and other small bulbs.
Repair flat tires.
Install wiper blades.
Stock and unload tires.
Assist fellow technicians and mechanics with technical activities.
Keep store management informed of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
Clean and maintain an organized and neat shop.
Follow company policies, procedures, safety rules, and environmental rules.
Provide customers with advice and sell recommended or required automotive services and repairs when needed.