Auto General Service Technician

Icahn Automotive Group•El Monte, 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 role also involves maintaining clean and safe work areas in the tire and service department. Technicians may advise customers and sell them on automotive services and repairs recommended or required for their vehicles.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
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.
Mechanical aptitude and a passion for a career as an automotive technician.
Eagerness to learn and a competitive drive to succeed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting of heavy equipment weighing more than 100 pounds.

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 and 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.
Keep the shop clean, organized, and neat.
Follow company policies, procedures, safety rules, and environmental rules.
Provide advice to customers and sell recommended or required automotive services and repairs when needed.