Automotive Mechanic

Company: Pep Boys

About the Role

The Automotive Mechanic must professionally inspect, diagnose, and repair tire and automotive services, while delivering an excellent customer experience. They are responsible for explaining technical diagnoses and needed repairs to co-workers and customers. The Mechanic is expected to continuously learn new technical information and techniques to stay updated with rapidly changing automotive technology and perform work in accordance with specifications. The Mechanic will also train and mentor co-workers, and maintain clean and safe work areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications: brake and hydraulic, exhaust, basic electrical, cooling system, suspension and alignment.
• Perform all maintenance services.
• Perform job duties of all lower job descriptions (General Service Technician).
• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, including employees and customers.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions.
• Assist fellow technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Keep store management aware of mechanical repair problems.
• Maintain an organized and neat shop.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety, and environmental rules.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 months of automotive mechanical problem-solving and repair experience.
• Section 609 Certification PREFERRED
• State Inspection license if applicable
• High level of motivation, energy, and a customer-focused attitude.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check.
• Availability to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• Collaboration and a team-first mentality are a must.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Frequent standing and walking for long periods.
• Frequent reaching overhead and below the knees, squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting.
• Possesses fine motor skills to safely operate tools.
• Climb up and down ladders to retrieve merchandise.
• Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, or by using telecommunications equipment.
• Enters and locates information on computer.
• Visually verifies information, often in small print.
• Safely operates a motor vehicle.

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
• Company funded ASE certifications

Pay Range

• $16.50 to $27.02 flat rate based on experience
• $20.00 per hour guaranteed