Mechanic in Glasgow, Kentucky at Best One Tire & Service

Expert-level position; primary responsibilities include performing expert level mechanical repairs, complex diagnostics, and all duties associated with A-, B- and C-Tech positions, as needed.

Duties Include:

• Perform complex vehicle systems diagnostics utilizing logic, test procedures, electronic scan tools, scopes, and other tools. Provide consistent, reliable and accurate vehicle repair recommendations.
• Perform complex and in-depth repairs with confidence and proficiency on all vehicle systems, such as timing belts, head gaskets, intake manifolds, major and minor component replacements on vehicle A/C, ignition, electrical, emissions, exhaust, heating, cooling, engine, drive train, and all other vehicle systems.
• Perform any mechanical repair on vehicles in the “A,” “B,” and “C” skill ranges as specified by the All Data resource guide.
• Inspect vehicles using inspection forms, report potential repairs to supervisor, compile repair estimates, and secure customer approval to perform repairs.
• Raise and lower vehicles safely, with hydraulic or floor jacks.
• Safely operate all shop machinery, including but not limited to: rim clamp machine, balancer, floor jacks or lifts, air powered tools, torque wrench and/or torque sticks, and parts washer.
• Remove, install, rotate, balance, and perform flat repairs.
• Reset TPMS when needed.
• Inspect tread depth, air pressure, and carcass for defects, for every tire that comes through, and recommend corrective action.
• Mentor other techs when possible.
• Read work orders thoroughly and perform all listed tasks.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Mechanic Requirements:

• Must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced customer service-oriented environment.
• Team-Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to promote completion of a project or convey an idea.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer-Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility – Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Leadership – Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and be responsible for making decisions.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem-Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) – Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, and personnel.
• Team Builder – Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Working under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Lifting: Frequent lifting over 50 pounds from ground to chest high.
• Frequent squatting, bending, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion.
• Sustained vibrations.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Read ticket and perform work listed; write confirmation and recommendation.
• Environment: Work in environment that is not climate controlled. Temperatures range from extremely hot to extremely cold, depending on the season.
• Vision (Near, distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception).
• Sense of sound (Alarms, horns and motorized equipment).
• PPE: Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses, gloves, safety harnesses, steel reinforced footwear).