Auto General Service Technician
About The Position
The General Service Technician performs basic automotive services, including mounting and balancing tires, tire repairs, oil changes, and vehicle inspections. The role requires mechanical aptitude and a focus on providing an excellent customer experience. The technician maintains clean and safe work areas in the tire and service department and may advise customers about, and sell them on, automotive services and repairs recommended or required for their vehicles. The technician learns to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems and keeps up with changing automotive technology through formal training. Work also includes tire maintenance, battery and bulb installation, stocking and unloading tires, and assisting fellow technicians. The position requires following company policies, procedures, 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.
- Must be 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.
- Mechanical aptitude.
Responsibilities
- Learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, including 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.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules.
- Provide advice to customers and sell automotive services and repairs recommended or required for their vehicles.
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 partner (DailyPay).
- Reduced benefits are 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
