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 helps maintain clean and safe work areas in the tire and service department and may involve advising customers about recommended or required automotive services and repairs. The technician learns to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems and keeps current with automotive technology through formal training. The position also involves supporting other technicians, keeping store management informed about mechanical repair problems, and following company policies and safety and environmental rules.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- At least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Passion for a career as a technician in the automotive industry.
- Eagerness to learn and a competitive drive to succeed.
- Availability to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
- Ability to meet the position's physical demands, 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.
- Attend formal training sessions to learn new technical information and techniques and stay current 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 and neat shop.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental rules.
- Provide advice to customers and sell recommended or required automotive services and repairs when needed.
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 through 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
