Mechanic

American-Tire-Depot; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

ASE reimbursement

Career growth into leadership

Job summary

American Tire Depot is hiring a Mechanic to join our fast-paced team in Lemon Grove, CA. You will diagnose and repair brake systems, suspensions, alignments, and perform routine maintenance to keep guests safely on the road.

We offer competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a path for career growth into diagnostics or leadership within a supportive shop environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional mechanical experience.
• Skilled in brakes, suspension, steering, and alignments.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Detail-oriented and team-driven.
• Motivated to push into diagnostics and leadership.
• Open availability, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform brake jobs (disc/drum, lathe work).
• Handle suspension repairs (struts, shocks, control arms).
• Perform alignments and steering system repairs.
• Replace under-hood components (water pumps, alternators, radiators, belts, hoses).
• Mount, dismount, and balance tires.
• Perform oil changes and preventative maintenance.
• Test and install batteries.
• Keep shop organized, stocked, and safe.

Skills

Brakes

Suspension

Alignments

Diagnostics

DL & clean record

Job description

Mechanic

We're a results-focused, performance-driven team that knows how to deliver. Every role here plays a key part in shaping an exceptional experience for our customers and for each other.

We offer the kind of benefits you'd expect from a larger organization — plus a few that give us an edge over the competition. And the best part? You'll be joining a genuinely solid team that sets the standard for speed, accuracy, and service.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate + commission and overtime opportunities
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurances
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts, referral bonuses and ASE reimbursement
• Genuine career growth — with progression into Diagnostic Mechanic, Service Advisor, or Management, evidenced by hundreds of team member promotions.

Mechanic:

• Diagnose and perform brake jobs (disc/drum, lathe work)
• Handle suspension repairs (struts, shocks, control arms)
• Perform alignments and steering system repairs
• Replace under-hood components (water pumps, alternators, radiators, belts, hoses)
• Mount, dismount, and balance tires
• Perform oil changes and preventative maintenance
• Test and install batteries
• Keep shop organized, stocked, and safe

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 2–3 years of professional mechanical experience
• Skilled in brakes, suspension, steering, and alignments
• Valid driver’s license, clean record, and ability to lift 70 lbs
• Detail-oriented and team-driven
• Motivated to push into diagnostics and leadership
• Open availability, including weekends, to handle repairs and keep guests safely on the road during our busiest times

American Tire Depotis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.