General Service Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers in Opelika, AL, is seeking a General Service Technician to deliver quality vehicle service and timely repairs. You will work within our fast-service bays, following our mission and core values. Primary responsibilities include oil changes, tire care, fluid checks, inspections, and customer interaction.

A strong team orientation and commitment to safety are essential. No formal salary details are listed; compensation aligns with local market and includes

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• One year or more years of experience in basic car care helpful but not necessary.
• Customer-focused attitude and ability to work in a team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• 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 and teamwork.
• 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

Skills

Customer-focused attitude

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Willingness to work weekends

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

Allinformation 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.