Job Summary:  Reporting to the Mechanical Services Manager or designated manager, the Auto Mechanic performs proper diagnosis, repairs and maintenance to vehicles as assigned. Maintain consistently high standards on quality, efficiency and safety. Must know, practice and ensure company policies and procedures and state or federal laws are always followed.

Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to the following: 

 Perform diagnostic services:

Conduct diagnostic service per department standards and factory specifications; deviation from standards and specifications require management preapproval.   

 Assist the Manager in creating a proper estimate by informing them as to discrepancies or abnormalities in time required to perform the service and parts required for the job.  

Perform repair and maintenance services:

 Perform assigned repair and maintenance per department standards and factory specifications; deviation from standards and specifications require management preapproval.   

Test and recheck all repairs and road test all comebacks as assigned by the Manager. 

 A/C & Heater - Operate the system and recognize if the system is cooling or not, Perform basic system checks such as power to compressor, Visually inspect condenser, belt tension, etc., Identify Freon and oil leaks

 Brakes

 Electrical Charging Systems

 Clutch

 Cooling Systems

 Electrical Cranking System

 Lighting System and Electrical Accessories

 Drive Axles

 Driveline

 Gas Engines

 Fuel Systems

 Preventive Maintenance

 Tire and Wheel Maintenance

Qualifications:

 High School Diploma or GED preferred.

 Two (2) ASE Certifications are preferred. 

 1 to 2 years of auto mechanic experience preferred. 

 Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.

 Must be able to drive vehicles with either standard or automatic transmissions.

 Must become tire and wheel qualified within first six months. 

 Effective customer relations, communication and interpersonal skills required. 

 Ability to understand and adhere to Company policies in all areas.

 Computer skills required

 Functional knowledge to operate automated shop computers and diagnostic test equipment.

 Must have basic tools for Auto Mechanic work (wrenches, sockets, plyers, screwdrivers).

The physical activity requirements of the position are from Medium to Heavy Physical Work

 Constant – standing, watching, touching and fingering, listening

 Frequent – walking, talking, reaching, feeling, grasping, pushing, pulling, kneeling, stooping, crouching, lifting

 Occasional – climbing, balancing, crawling

 Potential – running, jumping, yelling, or other rapid or forceful movement in emergency situations

This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental working conditions, including temperature changes, outside weather conditions, slightly elevated ambient noise levels, minor potential physical hazards, such as electrical current , moving mechanical parts, exposure to hot equipment and cleaning and pesticide chemicals; and minor atmospheric conditions affecting skin or respiratory systems, such as fumes, odors and dusts associated with internal and external service station/convenience food and petroleum dispensing operations..

Note:  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbents in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instruction or duties requested by an authorized person. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.