Mechanic

Best-One-Tire; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Best-One-Tire in Glasgow, KY seeks an expert-level automotive technician to perform complex diagnostics and repairs across all vehicle systems. You will work on A-, B-, and C-tech tasks, using professional tools and shop equipment to deliver reliable repairs.

You will inspect, estimate, and secure customer approval, while mentoring peers and maintaining shop organization. Responsibilities include safe operation of equipment, elevation of repairs, and read-through of work orders to complete

Qualifications

• Must perform duties in a safe manner.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, customer-service oriented environment.
• Team-Player who communicates effectively.
• Detail-oriented with thorough task execution.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex vehicle diagnostics and repairs on all systems with the proper tools and documentation.
• Execute repairs on A-, B-, and C-Tech scope including timing belts, gaskets, intake, and drive train components.
• Inspect vehicles, prepare estimates, and obtain customer approval for repairs.
• Safely operate shop machinery and equipment; read orders and document work performed.
• Mentor fellow technicians and maintain organized work area; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team-Player

Detail Oriented

Assertiveness

Communication Oral

Communication Written

Customer-Oriented

Decision Making

Leadership

Organized

Problem-Solving

Working under Pressure

Team Builder

Delegating Responsibility

Honesty / Integrity

Resource Management

Job description

Description

Expert-level position; primary responsibilities include performing expert level mechanical repairs, complex diagnostics, and all duties associated with A-, B- and C-Tech positions, as needed.

Duties Include:

• Perform complex vehicle systems diagnostics utilizing logic, test procedures, electronic scan tools, scopes, and other tools. Provide consistent, reliable and accurate vehicle repair recommendations.
• Perform complex and in-depth repairs with confidence and proficiency on all vehicle systems, such as timing belts, head gaskets, intake manifolds, major and minor component replacements on vehicle A/C, ignition, electrical, emissions, exhaust, heating, cooling, engine, drive train, and all other vehicle systems.
• Perform any mechanical repair on vehicles in the “A,” “B,” and “C” skill ranges as specified by the All Data resource guide.
• Inspect vehicles using inspection forms, report potential repairs to supervisor, compile repair estimates, and secure customer approval to perform repairs.
• Raise and lower vehicles safely, with hydraulic or floor jacks.
• Safely operate all shop machinery, including but not limited to: rim clamp machine, balancer, floor jacks or lifts, air powered tools, torque wrench and/or torque sticks, and parts washer.
• Remove, install, rotate, balance, and perform flat repairs.
• Reset TPMS when needed.
• Inspect tread depth, air pressure, and carcass for defects, for every tire that comes through, and recommend corrective action.
• Mentor other techs when possible.
• Read work orders thoroughly and perform all listed tasks.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Mechanic Requirements:

• Must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced customer service-oriented environment.
• Team-Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to promote completion of a project or convey an idea.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer-Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility – Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Leadership – Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and be responsible for making decisions.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem-Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) – Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, and personnel.
• Team Builder – Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Working under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Lifting: Frequent lifting over 50 pounds from ground to chest high.
• Frequent squatting, bending, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion.
• Sustained vibrations.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Read ticket and perform work listed; write confirmation and recommendation.
• Environment: Work in environment that is not climate controlled. Temperatures range from extremely hot to extremely cold, depending on the season.
• Vision (Near, distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception).
• Sense of sound (Alarms, horns and motorized equipment).
• PPE: Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses, gloves, safety harnesses, steel reinforced footwear).