Automotive Technician B

Pep Boys•Encinitas, CA

6d•$18 - $34

About The Position

An Automotive Technician B professionally inspects, diagnoses, and repairs tires and automotive systems while delivering an excellent customer experience. The technician explains diagnoses and necessary repairs to coworkers and customers, keeps current with changing automotive technology, and performs work to specifications. The role also includes assisting and mentoring coworkers and maintaining an organized, clean, and safe work area. The technician diagnoses and repairs brake and hydraulic, exhaust, basic electrical, cooling, suspension, and alignment systems, and performs maintenance services. The role also carries out duties of lower-level Mechanic and General Service Technician positions, communicates repair problems to store management, and follows company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving, and repair experience.
Valid driver's license.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
High motivation, energy, and a customer-focused attitude.
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, including squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting.
Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, or using telecommunications equipment; enter and locate information on a computer; present information to small and large groups; visually verify information, often in small print; and safely operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Two or more ASE certifications are preferred, specifically A4 Steering and Suspension and A5 Brakes.
Section 609 certification is preferred.
State inspection license, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, basic electrical, cooling, suspension, and alignment systems to specifications, and perform maintenance services.
Perform duties included in the Mechanic and General Service Technician job descriptions.
Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to coworkers and customers, including people without mechanical expertise.
Attend formal training and continuously learn new automotive technical information and techniques.
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.