Automotive Mechanic

Pep Boys•Hesperia, CA

4h•$17 - $27

About The Position

The Automotive Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, and repairs tire and automotive services while providing an excellent customer experience. The role involves explaining technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to coworkers and customers, staying current with changing automotive technology through ongoing learning, and performing work to specifications. The Mechanic also assists and mentors coworkers and maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area. The position requires performing a range of automotive repairs and maintenance, including work on brakes and hydraulics, 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 role involves physical work in a shop environment, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing and walking, bending and reaching, operating tools and a motor vehicle, and using a computer and telecommunications equipment. The stated pay range is $16.50 to $27.02 flat rate based on experience, with $20.00 per hour guaranteed. Company-funded ASE certifications are also 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.
Ability to lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods and frequently reach, squat, bend, stoop, kneel, and twist.
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.
Ability to enter and locate information on a computer and visually verify information, including small print.
Ability 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 required.
Continuously learn technical information and techniques through formal training to keep 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, and safety and environmental rules.
Train and mentor coworkers.