Auto General Service Technician

Icahn Automotive Group•Gilbert, AZ

About The Position

The General Service Technician performs basic automotive services, including tire mounting and balancing, tire repairs, oil changes, vehicle inspections, and other less technical services, while delivering an excellent customer experience. The technician maintains clean and safe work areas in the tire and service department and may advise customers about recommended or required automotive services and repairs. The role includes learning to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, such as brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, and electrical systems. The technician is expected to keep up with changing automotive technology through formal training, follow company policies and safety and environmental rules, and support fellow technicians and mechanics. Work may involve driving a vehicle, outdoor exposure, and frequent lifting of heavy equipment over 100 pounds.

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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including extensive standing, walking, pushing, reaching, bending, stooping, repetitive movement, and frequent lifting of equipment over 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, and electrical systems.
Participate in formal training to stay current with 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, neat shop and safe work areas.
Follow company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules.
Provide customers with advice about automotive services and repairs that may be recommended or required.