Auto General Service Technician

Icahn Automotive Group•Monrovia, CA

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 technician maintains clean and safe work areas in the tire and service department and may advise customers about, and sell them on, recommended or required automotive services and repairs. The role involves learning to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, and electrical systems. The technician also supports fellow technicians and mechanics, keeps store management informed about repair issues, and follows company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules. The work requires extensive standing, walking, pushing, reaching, bending, and stooping; repetitive movement of the hands, arms, and legs; and frequent lifting of equipment weighing more than 100 pounds. The technician may drive a vehicle and may work outdoors, where they may encounter weather, chemicals, odors, dirt, and dust. Required vision abilities include close, color, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as the ability to adjust focus. Noise levels are usually moderate.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Passion for a career as a technician in the automotive industry.
Eagerness to learn and a competitive drive to succeed.
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 meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting of equipment weighing more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, and electrical systems.
Continuously learn new technical information and techniques through formal training to keep up with changing automotive technology.
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 about mechanical repair problems as they occur.
Clean and maintain an organized, neat, and safe shop.
Follow company policies, procedures, safety rules, and environmental rules.
Deliver an excellent customer experience and, when required, advise customers about and sell recommended or required automotive services and repairs.