Auto General Service Technician
Pep Boys
About the Role
The General Service Technician must possess mechanical aptitude and perform basic automotive services. This role involves delivering an excellent customer experience, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and potentially advising customers on automotive services and repairs.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive issues, including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, and electrical systems.
- Continuously learn new technical information and techniques through formal training to stay updated with automotive technology.
- Perform oil and filter changes.
- 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.
- Communicate mechanical repair problems to store management.
- Maintain an organized and neat shop.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety, and environmental rules.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- A valid driver's license.
- Passion for a career as a Technician in the automotive industry.
- Eagerness to learn and a competitive drive to succeed.
- 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.
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.
- Frequent lifting of heavy equipment (>100 pounds).
- May work outside and be exposed to weather conditions, chemicals, odors, dirt, and dust.
- Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Moderate noise level in the work environment.
Pay Range
- $12.10 to $19.80 per hour based on experience.