Mechanic - Engine Tech

LKQ Corporation; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Coverage

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑T

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking motivated individuals to join our team in Athens, GA. The role focuses on repairing vehicles safely, ensuring correct parts selection, and accurate work orders.

You will use standard shop equipment to service and install parts and identify defective components.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years experience in vehicle repair or related field.
• ASE Certification is a plus; Safety & Emissions Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to ensure correct parts selection and installation, or repair on vehicles/equipment.
• Proficiently use the required equipment for servicing and installing parts as required by the customer.
• Recognize acceptable and defective parts and complete the process as appropriate.
• Conduct maintenance for assigned equipment as identified by the schedule.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Communication skills

Training others

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be.

Responsible for repairing customers vehicles in a safe manner. Ensure correct parts selection, quality checks, and installation or repair are identified on the work order or required by the customer.

Essential Job Duties

• Demonstrate the ability to ensure correct parts selection and installation, or repair on vehicles/equipment.
• Proficiently use the required equipment for servicing and installing parts as required by the customer.
• Recognize acceptable and defective parts and complete the process as appropriate.
• Conduct maintenance for assigned equipment as identified by the schedule.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED
• 5+ years experience.

Preferred Requirements

• ASE Certification is a plus. Safety & Emissions Certification a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain, and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives.
• Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others, and make presentations to the department or middle management.
• Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
• Decisions generally affect one's job or assigned functional area.
• Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.
• Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.
• No additional competencies required.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods.
• The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.