Technician/Mechanic

Firestone Complete Auto Care; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced service center where your skills will shine! This role offers an exciting opportunity for mechanics at all levels to engage in various automotive repairs and customer service. With a focus on teamwork and continuous learning, you will be part of a supportive environment that values your growth. Enjoy fantastic benefits from day one, including health coverage, 401k, and flexible scheduling. If you have a passion for cars and a drive to excel, this position is perfect for you. Step into a rewarding career with great pay and a generous employee discount!

Benefits

Day one health benefits

401k

Flexible scheduling

Top tier pay

Free ASE testing

Generous Employee Discount

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and 2 years of automotive repair experience.
• Completion of vocational-technical program or equivalent skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical diagnoses and repairs on various vehicle systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the service department.

Skills

Automotive repair

Mechanical diagnosis

Customer service

Basic reading and writing

Education

Vocational-Technical School program in automotive repair

2 years of automotive repair experience

Tools

Engine diagnostic equipment

Alignment machines

Brake lathes

Job description

Salem Firestone is looking for new mechanics of all skill levels! We are a fun fast-paced store that is ranked among the best in the company! Job has fantastic benefits including:

• Day one health benefits
• 401k
• Flexible scheduling
• Top tier pay
• Free ASE testing to improve
• Generous Employee Discount
• and much more!

Below you will find the detailed job description of the positions. Apply online or call the store at 330-337-9534

Responsibilities and Job Duties Customer and Vehicle Service (85%):

• Personally road tests automobiles (both before and after service work is performed).
• Performs inspections on assigned vehicles following BSRO procedures (according to M.A.P. Guidelines) to report findings to service management.
• Adequately explains mechanical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include teammates and bosses on an as-required basis.
• Performs tasks for which they are qualified in one or more of the following areas: brakes, electrical, engine performance, engine repair, heating/air conditioning, suspension/steering, automatic transmissions/transaxles and manual drivetrains and axles.
• Keeps store management aware of service area mechanical repair problems as they occur.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as required for the orderly management of the store, such as: removing, mounting and/or installing tires, shock absorbers, batteries and other automotive supplies and services; loading and unloading trucks requiring the movement of items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Drives boss or company vehicles to drop off and pick-up bosses or automotive parts.
• Practices proficiency in the application of BSRO methods, standards and procedures.
• Continuously learns new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay or become proficient in automotive diagnosis and repair.
• Maintains A.S.E. certification(s).
• BSRO certifications completed and current.
• Follows all BSRO applicable BSRO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies.

Miscellaneous Functions (15%):

• Maintains service center standards of cleanliness, orderliness and appearance of space and equipment in the service department.
• Reviews maintenance/operating efficiency of tools and store equipment, i.e. engine diagnostic equipment, alignment machines, brake lathes, etc. If needed, the store will contact the qualified repair vendor to perform the maintenance.
• Complies with company safety policy and federal/state OSHA safety requirements which include, but are not limited to, the wearing of approved eye protection, proper lifting techniques, proper wheel torqueing, proper footwear, etc.
• Attends meetings as required by management.
• Helps to provide on-the-job training for new Maintenance Technicians, General Service Positions, Installers, and apprentice VSTs.
• Other duties as assigned by Store Manager, Service Manager and/or Manager of Vehicle Services.

Required:

• Reading and writing.
• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Must have a valid automobile driver’s license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third-party certificates/assessment.

Physical Demands:

• Tire deliveries contain between 90 & 400 tires 1 time per week depending on the retail location.
• Storage racks are between (4in. & 106in.).
• Stack tires on carts between (1in. & 72in.) to take to storage. Then place in storage racks.
• Roll tires to storage and place in storage racks.
• Roll tires to storage and place on a conveyor between (18in. & 43in.) then into racks.
• Roll tires to storage and place into stacks.
• Tires weigh between (11 lbs. & 66 lbs.).
• Majority of tires weight between (18 lbs. & 27 lbs.).
• Pushing or pulling tires into or out of tight racks requires (15 to 55 lbs.) of force.

Work Environment:

• Cold work environment in the winter with a cold cement floor.
• Hot work environment in the summer.
• Oil and other slippery substances on the floor at times.
• Exposure to a variety of chemicals used in cleaning, lubrication, etc.
• Use hand, power and air tools to perform repair.