Automotive Mechanic

Pep Boys•Mesquite, TX

4h•$19 - $31

About The Position

The Automotive Mechanic professionally inspects, diagnoses, and repairs tire and automotive services while delivering an excellent customer experience. The role involves explaining technical diagnoses and needed repairs to co-workers and customers, staying current with changing automotive technology, training and mentoring co-workers, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. The Mechanic performs repairs and maintenance in accordance with specifications, assists fellow technicians, informs store management of mechanical repair problems, and follows company policies, procedures, safety rules, and environmental rules. The position requires availability to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed. Pay is $19.33 to $31.20 flat rate based on experience, with up to 20 labor hours guaranteed per week. Company-funded ASE certifications are offered.

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, 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.
Able to frequently lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Able to stand and walk frequently for long periods.
Able to reach overhead and below the knees, squat, bend, stoop, kneel, and twist frequently.
Fine motor skills to safely operate tools.
Able to climb up and down ladders to retrieve merchandise.
Able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, or using telecommunications equipment.
Able to enter and locate information on a computer and visually verify information, often in small print.
Able to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Section 609 Certification.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic systems, exhaust, basic electrical systems, cooling systems, suspension and alignment, and perform maintenance services to specifications.
Perform the job duties of a General Service Technician.
Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical employees and customers as needed.
Participate in formal training to learn new technical information and techniques and stay current 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.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, safety rules, and environmental rules.
Help set the pace and tone for the team and support the development of co-workers.