Auto General Service Technician
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 providing an excellent customer experience. The role requires mechanical aptitude and includes maintaining clean and safe work areas in the tire and service department. The technician may also advise customers and sell them recommended or required automotive services and repairs. The technician learns to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems and completes formal training to stay current with changing automotive technology. The role involves working with fellow technicians and mechanics, communicating repair problems to store management, and following company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules.
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.
Responsibilities
- Learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive issues involving brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, and electrical systems.
- Continuously learn new technical information and techniques through formal training sessions 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 of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
- Clean and maintain an organized, neat shop.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules.
- Provide advice to customers and sell recommended or required automotive services and repairs.
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).
- Reduced benefits available for part-time team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
