AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN (entry level)

About the Role

The primary function of an Entry Level Automotive Technician is to safely provide an excellent service experience for our guests. Technicians work with their hands on cars, such as changing oil and filters, adding fluids, checking tire pressure and washing windows.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform upper and lower level lube technician functions.
• Focus on fluid checks and basic maintenance, including changing oil, checking transmission fluid and other fluid levels, inspecting belts and filters, and checking air levels and gauges.
• Assist technician mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Continuously seek out and learn new technical information, equipment, tools, and techniques.
• Keep store management aware of mechanical repair problems.
• Maintain and secure work tools.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and hazard-free work environment.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Speak effectively with guests and employees.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Appropriate hand tools necessary for services performed.
• Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment such as scanners, electrical diagnostic equipment, A/C recovery equipment, fluid exchange equipment, lift operation, etc.
• Comfort entering and reading information on a computer screen.
• Must be able to stand on concrete or metal surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Work in an environment that frequently experiences extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noises, and exhaust fumes.
• Ability to lift and move inventory items, trashcans, and other work-related items (up to 50 pounds).
• Must be able to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time.
• Must be able to push, pull, bend at the knees and waist, twist body at the waist, raise and hold arms overhead, turn head-neck-shoulders as needed, grasp and hold tools for extended periods or many times throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving, and repair experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and A/C Refrigerant handling certifications are a plus, but not required unless performing A/C or other license-required services.
• Candidates should have at least a basic understanding of car maintenance.