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Automotive Mechanic

Part-time

Pep Boys

Lake Grove, NYPart-time$23.2–37.44/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23.2–37.44/hr
Location
Lake Grove, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State Inspection License If ApplicableValid Driver's License

Job overview

Pep Boys is hiring an Automotive Mechanic. The Automotive Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, and repairs tire and automotive services while providing excellent customer experience. They explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to co-workers and customers. The Mechanic continuously learns new technical information and techniques to stay updated with automotive technology, trains and mentors co-workers, and maintains clean and safe work areas.

Key focus areas include Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, basic electrical, cooling system, suspension and alignment, and perform all maintenance services to specifications., Perform job duties of all lower job descriptions (General Service Technician)., and Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, including employees and customers..

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, 6 Months Of Automotive Mechanical Problem-solving And Repair Experience, and State Inspection License If Applicable. Important skills include Inspect Automotive Services, Diagnose Automotive Services, Repair Automotive Services, Deliver Excellent Customer Experience, Explain Technical Diagnoses, and Continuously Learn New Technical Information.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Inspect Automotive ServicesDiagnose Automotive ServicesRepair Automotive ServicesDeliver Excellent Customer ExperienceExplain Technical DiagnosesContinuously Learn New Technical InformationContinuously Learn New TechniquesTrain Co-WorkersMentor Co-WorkersMaintain Clean Work AreasMaintain Safe Work AreasDiagnose Brake and HydraulicRepair Brake and HydraulicDiagnose ExhaustRepair ExhaustDiagnose Basic ElectricalRepair Basic ElectricalDiagnose Cooling SystemRepair Cooling SystemDiagnose Suspension and AlignmentRepair Suspension and AlignmentPerform All Maintenance ServicesExplain Needed Repairs to Non-Mechanical IndividualsAssist Fellow Technicians/MechanicsKeep Store Management Aware of Mechanical Repair ProblemsMaintain Organized ShopAdhere to Company PoliciesAdhere to Company ProceduresAdhere to Safety RulesAdhere to Environmental RulesSet Pace and ToneDevelop TeamCollaborationTeam First MentalityMotivationEnergyCustomer-Focused AttitudeFine Motor Skills to Safely Operate ToolsCommunicate Effectively in PersonCommunicate Effectively by TelephoneCommunicate Effectively Using Telecommunications EquipmentEnter Information on ComputerLocate Information on ComputerVisually Verify InformationSafely Operate a Motor Vehicle

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED6 Months of Automotive Mechanical Problem-Solving and Repair ExperienceState Inspection License if ApplicableValid Driver's LicenseSuccessful Completion of Pre-Employment Background CheckAvailability to Work Days, Nights, Holidays, and Weekends as NeededAble to Frequently Lift, Carry, and Place Merchandise and Supplies Up to 50 Pounds Without AssistanceFrequent Standing and Walking for Long Periods of TimeFrequent Reaching Overhead and Below the Knees, Squatting, Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, TwistingClimb Up and Down Ladders to Retrieve MerchandiseSection 609 Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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Job Description

Position Summary

The Automotive Mechanic must professionally inspect, diagnose and repair tire and automotive services, while delivering an excellent customer experience. They are responsible for explaining technical diagnoses and needed repairs to co-workers and customers. The Mechanic is expected to continuously learn new technical information and techniques in order to stay updated with rapidly changing automotive technology and perform work in accordance with specifications. The Mechanic will also train and mentor co-workers as well as maintain clean and safe work areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and repair to specifications -- brake and hydraulic, exhaust, basic electrical, cooling system, suspension and alignment, perform all maintenance services.

  • Perform job duties of all lower job descriptions (General Service Technician).

  • Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis.

  • Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing automotive technology.

  • Assist fellow technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.

  • Keep store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.

  • Maintain an organized and neat shop.

  • Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety and environmental rules.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

We expect you to help set the pace and tone while helping to develop the team around you. Collaboration and a team first mentality are a must if you are looking for success in this role. In addition, we require review the following to measure your fit for this role:

  • A High School Diploma or GED

  • 6 months of automotive mechanical problem-solving and repair experience

  • Section 609 Certification PREFERRED

  • State Inspection license if applicable

  • High level of motivation, energy and a customer-focused attitude

  • Must have a valid driver's license

  • Successful completion of pre-employment background check

  • Availability to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to frequently lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies up to 50 pounds without assistance.

  • Frequent standing and walking for long periods of time.

  • Frequent reaching overhead and below the knees, squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting.

  • Possesses fine motor skills to safely operate tools.

  • Climb up and down ladders to retrieve merchandise.

  • Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, or by using telecommunications equipment.

  • Enters and locates information on computer.

  • Visually verifies information, often in small print.

  • Safely operates a motor vehicle.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits

  • Life insurance

  • Short Term Disability

  • Supplemental benefits

  • 401(k) with company match

  • PTO and holiday pay

  • On-demand pay partner (DailyPay)

  • Reduced benefits available for part-time team members

Pay Range

  • $23.20 to $37.44 flat rate based on experience

  • Up to 20 labor hours guaranteed per week

  • Company funded ASE certifications

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Status

Full-time

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