Automotive Mechanic

Pep Boys • Palmdale, CA

7d

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, keeping current with changing automotive technology, and performing work according to specifications. The Mechanic also assists with training and mentoring co-workers and maintains clean, organized, and safe 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.
• Able to 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 sufficient to operate tools safely.
• Able to climb 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, exhaust, basic electrical, cooling system, suspension, and alignment issues to specifications, 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 required.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques through formal training sessions to 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.
• Follow company policies, procedures, safety rules, and environmental rules.

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 partner (DailyPay).
• Company-funded ASE certifications.

What This Job Offers

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