Automotive Mechanic

Icahn Automotive Group•Palmdale, CA

About The Position

The Automotive Mechanic professionally inspects, diagnoses, and repairs tires and automotive systems while delivering an excellent customer experience. The role explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to co-workers and customers, stays current with rapidly changing automotive technology, and performs work according to specifications. The Mechanic also trains and mentors co-workers and maintains clean, organized, and safe work areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of automotive mechanical problem-solving and repair experience.
Section 609 Certification.
High level of motivation and energy, with a customer-focused attitude.
Valid driver's license.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Availability to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
Ability to lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, and frequent reaching overhead and below the knees, squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting.
Fine motor skills to safely operate tools.
Ability to climb ladders to retrieve merchandise.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, or using telecommunications equipment; enter and locate information on a computer; visually verify information, often in small print; and safely operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to collaborate and maintain a team-first mentality.

Nice To Haves

State Inspection license, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic systems, exhaust, basic electrical systems, cooling systems, suspension, and alignment to specifications; perform maintenance services.
Perform the job duties of a General Service Technician.
Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical employees and customers when required.
Continuously learn new technical information and techniques through formal training to keep up with automotive technology.
Assist fellow technicians and mechanics with technical activities.
Keep store management informed of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
Maintain an organized and neat shop.
Follow company policies, procedures, safety rules, and environmental rules.
Help set the pace and tone for the team and develop co-workers.
Train and mentor co-workers.