Automotive Mechanic

Pep Boys•Henderson, NV

2d•$21 - $34

About The Position

The Automotive Mechanic professionally inspects, diagnoses, and repairs tire and automotive services while delivering an excellent customer experience. The role explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to coworkers and customers, keeps current with rapidly changing automotive technology, and performs work according to specifications. The Mechanic also assists with training and mentoring coworkers and maintains clean, organized, and safe work areas. The position performs automotive maintenance and repairs, including brake and hydraulic, exhaust, basic electrical, cooling system, suspension, and alignment work. It also performs the duties of a General Service Technician and follows company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of automotive mechanical problem-solving and repair experience.
State inspection license, if applicable.
High level of motivation and energy, and 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 frequently lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently reach overhead and below the knees, squat, bend, stoop, kneel, and twist.
Fine motor skills sufficient to safely operate tools.
Ability to climb ladders to retrieve merchandise.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, or using telecommunications equipment.
Ability to enter and locate information on a computer and visually verify information, often in small print.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Section 609 Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, basic electrical, cooling system, suspension, and alignment systems to specifications, and perform maintenance services.
Perform the job duties of a General Service Technician.
Explain technical diagnoses and required repairs to coworkers and customers who may not have mechanical expertise.
Continuously learn new technical information and techniques through formal training to stay current with changing 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.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules.
Help develop the team through collaboration and a team-first approach.