General Service Technician

St. Lucie Battery & Tire; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

PTO days

Diagnostic equipment

Job summary

St. Lucie Battery & Tire in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a General Service Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on vehicles, ensuring safety and efficiency.

You will conduct routine tasks like oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections; use diagnostics; communicate with customers; and road test vehicles while keeping the shop clean and compliant with safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 year work experience in general auto repair services or related field.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and understand repair procedures.
• Strong customer service and effective communication essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify engine, electrical and mechanical issues.
• Repair or replace faulty components to restore function.
• Explain vehicle issues to customers and road test vehicles.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and comply with safety guidelines.

Skills

Follow instructions

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal & customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical reasoning

Prioritization

Work under pressure

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

0-1 year auto repair experience

Understanding of vehicle repair procedures

Driver's License

TIA & ALI certification

Strong customer service

Job description

The General Service Technician is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on vehicles, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently.

• Conduct regular maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations and brake inspections to ensure vehicles are in good working condition.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify problems with vehicles, including engine, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Fix or replace faulty components including vehicle systems; such as brakes, batteries, and exhaust systems to restore vehicles functionality.
• Communicate with customers to explain vehicle issues.
• Road test vehicles.
• Keep work area clean and organized to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Must use PPE, dollies, jacks, hoists, lifts and various tools in accordance with proper use and safety guidelines.
• Use proper ergonomics when lifting to avoid strains.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and follow through with instructions and tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations including fluid specifications and volume measurements.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• 0-1 year work experience in general auto repair services or related field.
• Must demonstrate working understanding of vehicle repair procedures, mechanical skills and the ability to lift heavy equipment.
• Strong customer service skills and effective communication are essential.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Driver's License, unrestricted.
• Maintain TIA & ALI certification upon training received.

Work Environment/Expectations

• Work will occur in well‑lit, well‑ventilated repair shop locations.
• Exposure to grease, car exhaust and chemicals is expected.
• Background noise from coworkers, vehicles and various tools is expected.
• Must wear required uniform.
• Employee is required to provide and maintain specified tools to perform repairs as required or assigned, at employee’s expense.

Physical Requirements

• Bending, squatting and working under vehicles is expected.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds routinely.
• Use of power tools and mechanic parts are used daily.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, talk, listen and speak clearly.
• Use of fine motor skills is expected.
• Must be able to raise arms above the head and shoulders for extended periods of time.
• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• PTO days
• Clean work shop with diagnostic equipment