Auto General Service Technician

Icahn Automotive Group•Upland, CA

17d

About The Position

The General Service Technician performs basic automotive services, including mounting and balancing tires, tire repairs, oil changes, vehicle inspections, and other less technical services, while delivering an excellent customer experience. The role also involves keeping work areas in the tire and service department clean and safe. The technician may advise customers about and sell them recommended or required automotive services and repairs. The position requires a mechanical aptitude, a passion for a career in the automotive industry, and eagerness to learn. The technician learns to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems and stays current with changing technology through formal training. Work may take place outside in varying weather and involves exposure to chemicals, odors, dirt, dust, and moderate noise.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Mechanical aptitude and a passion for a career as an automotive technician.
Eagerness to learn and a competitive drive to succeed.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Availability to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Ability to perform extensive standing, walking, pushing, and reaching; reach, bend, and stoop through a full range of motion; and perform repetitive movements of the hands, arms, and legs.
Ability to frequently lift heavy equipment weighing more than 100 pounds.
Vision abilities including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, and electrical systems.
Participate in formal training sessions to learn new technical information and techniques.
Change engine oil and filters.
Install tires and perform tire maintenance.
Install batteries and check starting and charging systems.
Install headlights and other small bulbs.
Repair flat tires.
Install wiper blades.
Stock and unload tires.
Assist fellow technicians and mechanics with technical activities.
Keep store management informed of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
Keep the shop clean, organized, and neat.
Follow company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules.
Advise customers about and sell recommended or required automotive services and repairs.
Deliver an excellent customer experience.