Auto General Service Technician

Icahn Automotive; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider is seeking a General Service Technician who will perform essential automotive services and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and a passion for the automotive field. Key responsibilities include oil changes, tire installations, and assisting in diagnosing vehicle problems while maintaining a clean workspace. This role requires physical stamina as it involves lifting heavy equipment and working in various weather conditions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan enrollment

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic automotive services including oil changes and tire maintenance.
• Assist technicians in diagnosing and repairing basic automotive issues.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Eager to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The General Service Technician must have a mechanical aptitude and is able to perform basic automotive services including mounting and balancing tires, tire repairs, oil changes, vehicle inspections and other less technical services while delivering an excellent customer experience. Responsible also to maintain clean and safe work areas in the tire and service department. The General Service Technician may be required to provide advice to and sell customers on automotive services and repairs that are recommended or required for their vehicle.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Learn how to diagnose and repair basic automotive including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling and electrical
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing 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
• Keep store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur
• Clean and maintain an organized and neat shop
• Adhere to all company policy, procedure, safety and environmental rules

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A valid driver's license
• Passion for career as a Technician in the automotive industry
• Eager to learn and 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 pre-employment background check

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

• Extensive standing, walking, pushing and reaching.
• Need full range of motion for reaching, bending and stooping.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, 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 by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The pay range for this position is between $15.00 and $18.00 hr. based on experience.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on the first of the month following or coinciding with your date of hire.
Ability to enroll in a retirement plan
PTO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.