Automotive Mechanic

Pep Boys • Lancaster, CA

6d • $17 - $27

About The Position

The Automotive Mechanic professionally inspects, diagnoses, and repairs tires and automotive systems while delivering an excellent customer experience. The role includes explaining technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to coworkers and customers, keeping current with automotive technology through ongoing learning, mentoring coworkers, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area. The Mechanic performs work according to specifications and company policies, procedures, safety rules, and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of automotive mechanical problem-solving and repair experience.
• High motivation, 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 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, communicate effectively in person and by telephone or telecommunications equipment, use a computer to enter and locate information, visually verify information including small print, and safely operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Section 609 Certification.
• State Inspection license, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic systems, exhaust systems, basic electrical systems, cooling systems, suspension and alignment, and perform maintenance services.
• Perform the duties of a General Service Technician.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical employees and customers as needed.
• Attend formal training to learn technical information and techniques and 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.
• Follow company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and environmental rules.
• Help develop the team and contribute to a collaborative, team-first environment.

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 through DailyPay.
• Company-funded ASE certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED