General Service Technician

Company: Pep Boys
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

As a GST you will have an opportunity to learn basic automotive repair services, to include, basic vehicle safety inspection, mounting and balancing of tires, engine oil change, battery testing and replacement, and performing other basic maintenance services.Position SummaryResponsible for the efficient inspection, repair and replacement of general automotive parts and accessories. A successful General Service Technician will serve as the resident expert in the company's' core services, such as, oil solutions, battery services and tire installations; and deliver superior service through educating the customer on the problems and proposed solutions for their vehicle. The General Service Technician will conduct a wide variety of inspections and repairs, including but not limited to fluid exchanges and maintenance services, tire inspections / installations and bulb, wiper blade and filter replacements. The General Service Technician may be required to provide advice to and sell customers on automotive services and repairs that are recommended or required for their vehicle. (they must have done some of these in school or shop experience)Duties & Responsibilities * Prepare and ship complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship).* Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store).* Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high.* Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization.* Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment.* Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations.* Strong customer service skills.* Strong verbal skills.* Other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities* 6 months of relevant experience preferred, some kind of shop experience.* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret retail business reports, professional and/or technical journals, time reports, operational reports, government regulations, merchandising reports, plan-o-gram (merchandising) instructions or technical procedures.* Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and fractions.* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.* Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.* Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.Why Choose Ichan Automotive?* From GST to master technician and every level in between, Pep Boys has the training, people, and plans in place to get your automotive service career on the right path. With more than 9,000 service bays in 35 states and Puerto Rico, opportunity is just around the corner.* We offer certification reimbursement, PTO, 401k, and have an intense interest in internal employee advancement.* With extensive training, defined opportunities, and an unwavering commitment to our employees, every position at Pep Boys and Auto Plus has a growth path. It's not a job; it's your career.

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