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 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 about and sell recommended or required automotive services and repairs. The technician learns to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems and stays current with changing automotive technology through formal training. Duties also include installing tires, batteries, bulbs, and wiper blades; checking starting and charging systems; assisting other technicians; keeping store management informed about repair problems; and following company policies, procedures, safety rules, and environmental rules. The position involves extensive standing, walking, pushing, reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive movement. It may require driving a vehicle, frequent lifting of equipment over 100 pounds, and working outdoors in varied weather. The work environment may include exposure to chemicals, odors, dirt, dust, and moderate noise.
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.
- Mechanical aptitude.
Responsibilities
- Learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, and electrical systems.
- Participate in 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 about mechanical repair problems as they occur.
- Clean and maintain an organized, neat shop and safe work areas.
- Follow company policies, procedures, safety rules, and environmental rules.
- Provide customers with advice 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.
- 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
