Automotive Technician B

Pep Boys; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive service provider as an Automotive Technician B. In this entry-level role, you will inspect, diagnose, and repair various automotive systems while ensuring excellent customer service. Collaborate with a team, continuously learn new techniques, and maintain a safe work environment. This position offers a competitive pay range based on experience, with full-time employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis and repair experience.
• 2 or more ASE certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Maintain organized and neat shop.
• Explain repairs to non-mechanical individuals.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Customer-Focused

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Position Summary

A Technician must professionally inspect, diagnose, and repair tire and automotive services, while delivering an excellent customer experience. They must explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to co-workers and customers. A Technician 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. A successful Technician will also train and mentor co-workers as well as maintain clean and safe work areas.

Duties & 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 (Mechanic and General Service Technician).
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals including employees and customers on an as-required basis.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions to stay abreast with automotive technology.
• Assist fellow technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Keep store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
• Maintain an organized and neat shop.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety and environmental rules.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

We expect you to help set the pace and tone while helping to develop the team around you. Collaboration and a team-first mentality are essential for success in this role. The following qualifications are preferred:

• A High School Diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving, and repair experience.
• 2 or more ASE certifications are PREFERRED (A4 Steering and Suspension & A5 Brakes)
• Section 609 certification PREFERRED
• State Inspection license if applicable
• High motivation, energy, and customer-focused attitude.
• Valid driver's license
• Successful pre-employment background check
• Availability to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Physical Demands include:

• Frequent lifting, carrying, and placing merchandise and supplies up to 50 pounds.
• Standing and walking for long periods.
• Reaching overhead and below the knees, including squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting.
• Effective communication in person, by telephone, or telecommunications.
• Entering and locating information on a computer.
• Presenting information to groups.
• Visually verifying information, often in small print.
• Operating a motor vehicle.

The pay range for this position is $21.10 to $38.50 per hour, based on experience.

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

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing