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.