Auto General Service Technician

About the Role

The General Service Technician must have mechanical aptitude and be able to perform basic automotive services, including mounting and balancing tires, tire repairs, oil changes, and vehicle inspections. This role also involves maintaining a clean and safe work area within the tire and service department. The General Service Technician may be required to advise and sell customers on automotive services and repairs recommended or required for their vehicles, while delivering an excellent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive issues, including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling systems, and electrical systems.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques through formal training sessions to stay current with automotive technology.
• Change engine oil and filter.
• Install and perform tire maintenance.
• Install batteries and check starting/charging systems.
• Install headlights and other small bulbs.
• Repair flat tires.
• Install wiper blades.
• Stock and unload tires.
• Assist fellow technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Inform store management of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
• Clean and maintain an organized and neat shop.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety, and environmental rules.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Mechanical aptitude
• Valid driver's license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Availability to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check

Qualifications

• Passion for a career as a Technician in the automotive industry.
• Eager to learn with a competitive drive to succeed.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Extensive standing, walking, pushing, and reaching.
• Full range of motion for reaching, bending, and stooping.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs.
• May drive a vehicle if needed.
• Frequent lifting of heavy equipment (>100 pounds) is required.
• May work outside and be exposed to weather.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions, chemicals, odors, dirt, and dust.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

Pay Range

• $17.05 to $19.80 per hour based on experience.