What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic position at Precision Tune Auto Care?
Precision Tune Auto Care began as a small tune up shop in Beaumont, Texas 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 for over 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. (NASDAQ: IEP).
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 coworkers 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 coworkers as well as maintain clean and safe work areas.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, 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, 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 (PREFERRED).
- State Inspection license if applicable.
- A 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.
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.
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 computer.
- Visually verifies information, often in small print.
- Safely operates a motor vehicle.