Auto General Service Technician
About The Position
The General Service Technician performs basic automotive services, including mounting and balancing tires, tire repairs, oil changes, and vehicle inspections, while delivering excellent customer service. The role also involves maintaining clean and safe work areas in the tire and service department. The technician may advise customers and sell them on automotive services and repairs recommended or required for their vehicles. The technician learns to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems and continues developing technical skills through formal training to keep pace with changing automotive technology. The role includes supporting other technicians and mechanics, informing store management of repair problems, and following company, safety, and environmental policies.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, and electrical systems.
- Participate in formal training to learn new technical information and techniques and stay current with 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 and neat shop.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules.
- Deliver an excellent customer experience and, when required, advise customers about 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.
- Access to an on-demand pay partner (DailyPay).
- Reduced benefits are 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
