Automotive Mechanic

Pep Boys•Arlington, TX

7d•$19 - $31

About The Position

The Automotive Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, and repairs tire and automotive services while providing an excellent customer experience. The role includes explaining technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to coworkers and customers, keeping current with changing automotive technology, and performing work according to specifications. The Mechanic also assists with training and mentoring coworkers and maintains clean, organized, and safe work areas. The position requires performing repairs and maintenance across brake and hydraulic systems, exhaust, basic electrical systems, cooling systems, suspension, and alignment. The Mechanic also performs the duties of a General Service Technician and follows company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules. The stated pay range is $19.33 to $31.20 flat rate based on experience, with up to 20 labor hours guaranteed per week. The company funds ASE certifications.

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 to safely operate tools.
Ability to climb ladders to retrieve merchandise.
Ability to communicate 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.

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.
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 stay current with changing automotive technology.
Assist fellow technicians and mechanics with technical activities.
Keep store management informed about mechanical repair problems as they occur.
Maintain an organized and neat shop.
Follow company policies, procedures, safety rules, and environmental rules.
Help develop the team through collaboration and a team-first approach.