Automotive Technician

As an Automotive Technician at Big O Tires, you will diagnose, recommend, and perform automotive repairs in a timely and accurate manner. You will be responsible for performing brake, front end, and alignment maintenance, as well as mechanical work, in accordance with company programs, policies, and procedures. You will also train and coach other employees, maintain customer service, and extend Big O's Extra Care Services to all customers.

What You Will Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include performing all brake, front end, and alignment maintenance, diagnosing and repairing customer vehicles, training and coaching other employees, maintaining customer service, and extending Big O's Extra Care Services. You will also attend weekly store meetings, work with store management to achieve budgeted service-related quotas, and ensure the consistent execution of the vehicle inspection program.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the ability to learn new concepts, use technical materials, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. You will also need to be able to safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles, exchange accurate information with customers, and work with hazardous materials. Additionally, you will need to be able to work in outdoor weather conditions, comply with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) regulations, and meet company requirements, including successful pre-employment screenings.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of two years of experience as a lube/tire/service technician
• Current Motor Vehicle Inspection License (for Missouri based stores)
• Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials
• Ability to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Ability to safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles
• Ability to exchange accurate information with customers
• Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials
• Ability to consistently work in outdoor weather conditions
• Ability and willingness to comply with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) regulations
• Vision, hearing, speech, and the ability to detect odors
• Ability to move and position self to move and retrieve product and supplies from shelves, under counters, or stacks of inventory weighing 75 pounds
• Valid driver's license
• Availability to work holidays, weekends, and after regular business hours as needed
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language to communicate with customers, coworkers, and supervisors
• Ability to meet company requirements including successful pre-employment screenings
• Legal authorization to work in the United States of America

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid time off
• Paid company holidays
• Profit sharing and/or performance incentives
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, and company-paid life insurance)
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan with a company match offering pre-tax and Roth options