Auto General Service Technician

Pep Boys•West Covina, CA
•$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 delivering an excellent customer experience. The role requires mechanical aptitude and includes maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas in the tire and service department. The technician may advise customers and sell them automotive services and repairs recommended or required for their vehicle. The technician learns to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, keeps current with changing automotive technology through formal training, and assists fellow technicians and mechanics with technical work. They must follow company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules.

Requirements

  • Valid driver's license.
  • Passion for a career as an automotive technician.
  • 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.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting of heavy equipment weighing more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, and electrical systems.
  • Continuously learn new technical information and techniques through 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 of 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 recommended or required automotive services and repairs when needed.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Life insurance.
  • Short-term disability.
  • Supplemental benefits.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • PTO and holiday pay.
  • Access to an on-demand pay partner (DailyPay).
  • Reduced benefits are available for part-time team members.
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