Mechanic
About the Company
Precision Tune Auto Care began as a small tune-up shop in Beaumont, TX in 1976 and has grown to more than 320 service centers operating in six countries. We are a recognized world leader in the automotive service industry and have been a top-rated franchise 500 company for more than 30 years. Our service centers provide total car care, from oil changes to engine replacement, diagnostics, auto repair, and scheduled maintenance. Our culture is focused on integrity, vehicle safety, and customer care. Precision Tune Auto Care is owned by Icahn Enterprises L.P. ("Icahn Enterprises"; NASDAQ: IEP).
About the Role
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 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.
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 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.
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 (preferred).
- High level of motivation, energy, and a customer-focused attitude.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen.
- Availability to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
Skills
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 for success in this role.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to 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 a computer.
- Visually verifies information, often in small print.
- Safely operates a motor vehicle.