Auto General Service Technician

pepboyscareers; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,728,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and holiday pay

On-demand pay (DailyPay)

Job summary

Pep Boys is seeking a General Service Technician to perform basic automotive services such as oil changes, tire maintenance, and safety inspections while delivering excellent customer experiences. You will work in a fast-paced tire and service department, maintain clean and organized spaces, and assist other technicians when needed.

The role emphasizes learning, safety, and adherence to company policies, with opportunities to grow through training and hands-on experience in a dynamic retail

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Pre-employment background check required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling and electrical.
• Change engine oil and filter.
• Install and perform tire maintenance.
• Install batteries and check starting / charging systems.
• Assist fellow technicians and keep the shop organized and safe.
• Stock and manage tires and parts as needed.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety and environmental rules.

Skills

Driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Availability to work varied shifts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job 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.

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

• $15.00 to $19.80 per hour based on experience

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.