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 providing an excellent customer experience. The role requires mechanical aptitude and responsibility for maintaining clean and safe work areas in the tire and service department. The technician may advise customers about and sell automotive services and repairs recommended or required for their vehicles. The technician learns to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems and continues developing technical knowledge through formal training to keep up with changing automotive technology. The role also involves assisting other technicians, communicating repair problems to store management, maintaining an organized shop, and following company policies and safety and environmental rules.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Passion for a career as an automotive technician.
- 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 systems, including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, and electrical systems.
- Attend formal training sessions and continuously 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.
- Clean and maintain an organized and neat shop.
- Follow company policies, procedures, safety rules, and environmental rules.
- Provide customer advice and sell automotive services and repairs when appropriate.
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
