Jobs · Rhode Island

Automotive Mechanic

Pep Boys · West Warwick, RI · Yesterday
$23.2–$37.44/hrFull-time

About the Role

The Automotive Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, and repairs tire and automotive services while delivering an excellent customer experience. They explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to co-workers and customers, stay updated with rapidly changing automotive technology, and maintain clean and safe work areas. The Mechanic also trains and mentors co-workers.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and repair to specifications: brake and hydraulic systems, exhaust, basic electrical, cooling system, suspension, and alignment, and 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, including employees and customers.
  • Continuously learn new technical information and techniques through formal training sessions.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • A High School Diploma or GED.
  • 6 months of automotive mechanical problem-solving and repair experience.
  • Section 609 Certification.
  • State Inspection license (if applicable).
  • High level of motivation, energy, and a customer-focused attitude.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background check.
  • Availability to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands

  • 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.
  • Possess fine motor skills to safely operate tools.
  • Climb up and down ladders to retrieve merchandise.
  • Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, or using telecommunications equipment.
  • Enter and locate information on a computer.
  • Visually verify information, often in small print.
  • Safely operate 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.
  • Company funded ASE certifications.

Pay

Pay Range: $23.20 to $37.44 flat rate based on experience. Up to 20 labor hours guaranteed per week.

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