Auto Service Technician 1

Auto Service Technician – Level 1

The Auto Service Technician is responsible for inspecting and testing vehicles completing preventive maintenance such as tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, alignments, oil changes, replacing filters, and fluid exchanges.

Key responsibilities include:

• Complete vehicle inspection every time and communicate to the front counter the items that may need to be repaired before the car leaves the shop.
• Consistently inspect and recommend needed repairs and/or services using the vehicle's inspection report.
• Perform the following according to manufacturer's specifications:
• Vehicle alignments
• Vehicle fluid exchanges
• Evaluate brake condition and recommend repair
• Oil Changes / Air Filters
• Change, repair, balance, and replace tires ensuring proper torquing on all jobs.
• Monitor & replenish lube related inventory.
• Recommend products and services when needed.
• Able to quote repairs.
• Complete all necessary training and maintain certifications (or equivalent i.e., Ford):
• ASE A5 – Brakes within 1 year of being in position OR
• ASE G1 – Maintenance and Light Repair
• Assist with phones, front counter, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies and skills include:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Mechanical skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Qualifications required:

• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record
• Minimum age requirement: 18 years.
• 6 months related experience (preferred)
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Compensation & benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, ESOP and retirement plans.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Essential physical & environmental functions:

Physical demands:

• Standing: 80% | Walking: 70% | Sitting: 5%
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces
• Frequent lifting/carrying: up to 50 lbs
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for grasping and dexterity
• Constant visual, auditory, and verbal communication required

Work environment:

• Frequent exposure to noise, dirt, dust, mechanical vibration, fumes, and outdoor conditions
• Occasional work in extreme heat/cold or wet/humid environments
• Occasional hazards due to mechanical equipment and moving objects

Equipment operated:

• Computer and Keyboard
• Tire machines, compressors, air tools and hand tools
• Company-provided software and system for work orders and inventory
• Required to use protective gear (PPE)

Compliance & Acknowledgment - This position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Commercial Tire complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.