Automotive General Service Technician
Greulich's Automotive Repair
About the Role
As a General Service Technician at Greulich's Automotive Repair, you will support the store by performing essential vehicle maintenance services, completing inspections, and learning foundational skills for a career in the automotive industry. This entry-level role is ideal for mechanically inclined, dependable individuals eager to learn.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform tire services, including mounting, dismounting, balancing, and rotations.
- Perform oil changes and basic maintenance, including fluids, wipers, bulbs, batteries, and air and cabin filters.
- Complete Digital Vehicle Inspections and repair order documentation accurately and thoroughly.
- Identify safety-related issues and communicate findings.
- Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections, where applicable, following company and state guidelines.
- Keep customer vehicles, the shop, service area, showroom, restrooms, and outside areas clean and customer-ready.
- Transport customers and pick up parts, tires, and supplies.
- Follow all safety procedures, use required PPE, comply with environmental and hazardous waste requirements, and report hazards.
- Work collaboratively with technicians and service advisors, accept coaching, and participate in ongoing training and development.
- Work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed, and complete other assigned duties.
- Adhere to company core values and policies.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Reliability
- Safety-focused
- Mechanically inclined
- Willingness to learn basic automotive maintenance and repair processes.
- Ability to follow written procedures, safety standards, and store processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with technicians, service advisors, and store leaders.
- Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Qualifications
- Strong interest or desire to work in the automotive repair industry.
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic automotive maintenance and repair processes.
- Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred: Vocational or technical training school.
- Preferred: General knowledge of under-hood, mechanical, and undercarriage assemblies.
- Preferred: Previous shop, lube technician, tire technician, mechanical, customer service, or other hands-on work experience.
- Preferred: State Inspector License, in applicable locations, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire if required.
Career Advancement Opportunities
This role is an important first step in a technical career path, supporting growth toward:
- Junior Technician
- Automotive Technician
- Senior Technician
- Lead Technician
- Service Associate
- Other field roles