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 requires mechanical aptitude and responsibility for maintaining clean and safe work areas in the tire and service department. The technician may also advise customers and sell them recommended or required automotive services and repairs. The position includes learning to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems and participating in ongoing technical training to keep up with changing automotive technology. Duties also include servicing tires, batteries, lights, wipers, and oil; assisting other technicians; keeping store management informed of repair problems; and following company policies and safety and environmental rules. The role involves extensive standing, walking, pushing, reaching, bending, stooping, repetitive movement, and frequent lifting of equipment weighing more than 100 pounds. The technician may drive a vehicle, work outdoors, and be exposed to weather, chemicals, odors, dirt, dust, and moderate noise.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Passion for a career as an automotive technician.
- 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 role, including frequent lifting of equipment weighing more than 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, and electrical systems.
- Participate in formal training sessions to keep 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 about mechanical repair problems as they occur.
- Clean and maintain an organized shop.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules.
- Deliver an excellent customer experience and, as needed, advise customers 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 partner (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
