General Service Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers in Gulfport, MS is seeking a General Service Technician to provide quality service and timely vehicle repairs. You will perform oil changes, tire care, and inspections while upholding our mission and values.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and customer satisfaction, with opportunities to grow as you maintain vehicles in a fast-paced shop. Applicants should be reliable, safety-minded, and ready to contribute to a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• One year or more years of experience in basic car care (helpful but not required).
• Customer-focused attitude and ability to work well in a team.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Valid driver\'s license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screen.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Top-notch customer service skills and willingness to build long-term relationships with customers.
• Willingness to work Saturdays and/or Sundays.

Responsibilities

• Change oil and oil filters in cars and light trucks.
• Provide tire care including installation, repair and rotation.
• Inspect and top off engine fluids.
• Lubricate frontend parts as needed.
• Perform vehicle inspections per a checklist of potential trouble spots.
• Move and operate vehicles into and out of service bays.
• Maintain positive customer relationships.
• Maintain clean, safe and organized work areas.
• Represent the organization professionally in all interactions.
• Adhere to safety standards and company procedures.
• Collaborate with coworkers and management to ensure efficient service.

Skills

Customer-focused attitude

Team player

Effective communication

Mechanical inclination

Valid driver\'s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is the pre‑eminent automotive maintenance provider in the nation with over 400 locations across 21states, leading our industry through excellence, innovation, and growth. Don’t let our name fool you, in addition to our fast oil change bays, our locations can be your one‑stop shop with certified technicians providing a variety of mechanical services, as well as tire services.

Job Description

The General Service Technician is responsible for providing quality service and premium vehicle repair in a timely manner. This position will adhere to and promote the Company mission while operating within the confines of the Company’s core values and contributing to the success of their functional team.

Primary Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Change oil and oil filters in cars and light trucks
• Provide automobile tire care in the form of installation, repair and rotation
• Inspect and top off engine fluids
• Lubricate Frontend parts as needed
• Perform accurate and thorough vehicle inspections following a checklist of potential trouble spots such as: belts, hoses, brakes, etc.
• Move and operate customer vehicles into and out of service bays
• Maintain positive customer relationships
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with co‑workers and management
• Keep tools, equipment and work areas clean and functional
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Act in a professional manner suitable as to represent our organization with which you are employed, always and in every instance projecting an attitude of trust, honesty, and respect

Qualifications

We are looking for:

• A High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• One year or more years of experience in basic car care helpful but not necessary
• Customer‑focused attitude with ability to work well in a team environment
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug test and background screen
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Top‑notch customer service skills with a desire to build long term trust and relationships with our customers
• Willingness to work Saturdays and/or Sundays

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, and bending
• At time, exerting 50 - 100 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10 - 25 lbs of force frequently and/or greater than 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects
• Requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials

By completing this application, you are agreeing that you are able to meet the physical requirements listed for this role.