Automotive Mechanic

Pep Boys • Garland, TX

15h • $19 - $31

About The Position

The Automotive Mechanic professionally inspects, diagnoses, and repairs tire and automotive services while delivering an excellent customer experience. The mechanic explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to coworkers and customers, stays current with changing automotive technology, and performs work to specifications. The role also includes training and mentoring coworkers and maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of automotive mechanical problem-solving and repair experience.
• State inspection license if applicable.
• 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 frequently lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, reach overhead and below the knees, squat, bend, stoop, kneel, and twist frequently.
• 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, often in 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 duties of lower-level job descriptions, including General Service Technician duties.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical employees and customers as needed.
• 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 about mechanical repair problems as they occur.
• Maintain an organized and neat shop.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules.
• Help develop the team through collaboration and a team-first approach.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED