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Purcell Tire & Service Centers

General Service Technician - Paducah, KY

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What they do

An Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic repairs and performs maintenance on cars and smaller trucks; may conduct auto inspections.

$47,100 / year median in Kentucky

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Description MISSION To provide safe, quality automotive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair to customer vehicles
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Pull customer vehicles in and out of the shop Complete oil/lube services as well as maintenance lamp resets, gathering specs, and acquiring appropriate repair info as needed Complete proper/appropriate vehicle inspection and accurately measure, record, and report findings on the RO as well as acquire specs and other info to support findings Perform tire replacement and repair services Work with and reset TPMS systems Replace wipers and light bulbs Use automotive lift equipment in a safe manner. Clean, stock, and maintain work area Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas. Perform wheel alignment service Embrace Purcell's culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner Protect company assets Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management Requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Minimum Education:
High School Minimum Job-Specific Experience:
1-2 years
Management Experience:
N/A Driver's License Required:
Yes Other Job-Specific Licenses or Certifications Required:
Tire Industry Association ATS certification, ASE certifications, vendor-provided training
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
(KSA's)
Job-Specific KSA's:
Tire & Automotive Industry - Essential industry information including tire brands, designs, treads; proper safety and functional procedures, and relevant customer markets. Mastery of all major automotive emissions, engine management, and electrical systems Mechanical — Knowledge of automotive vehicles and tools, including their repair, and maintenance. Customer Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Communication KSA's:
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Writing & Speaking — Communicating effectively in writing and interpersonal speaking as appropriate for the needs of the audience.