Auto General Service Technician
About The Position
The General Service Technician performs basic automotive services, including mounting and balancing tires, tire repairs, oil changes, vehicle inspections, and other less technical services, while delivering an excellent customer experience. The role also maintains clean and safe work areas in the tire and service department. The technician may advise customers and sell recommended or required automotive services and repairs. The technician learns to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, stays current with changing automotive technology through formal training, and assists other technicians and mechanics. Duties include tire and vehicle maintenance, basic installations, keeping management informed about repair problems, and following company policies and safety and environmental rules.
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 issues involving brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, and electrical systems.
- Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions 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 about mechanical repair problems as they occur.
- Clean and maintain an organized and neat shop.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules.
- Deliver an excellent customer experience and, as needed, advise customers about and sell recommended or required automotive services and repairs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Supplemental benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and holiday pay
- On-demand pay through DailyPay
- Reduced benefits available for part-time team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
