Automotive General Service Technician/ Lube Tech

Automotive General Service Technician/ Lube TechUS-MN-North MankatoTGK Automotive Specialists have been serving our clients with honesty and integrity since 2007. We maintain the highest level of repair and service at a fair price and are devoted to client satisfaction.The General Service Technician is responsible for conducting non-technical automotive service repairs such as oil changes, tire and wheel-related services as well as driving customers, picking up parts, and maintaining the cleanliness of the shop as needed.COMPENSATION: up to $25 per hour, depending on experienceEmployee Benefits:Competitive Bi-Weekly PayTuition ReimbursementPaid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, and 6 Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife Insurance (Company paid)401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company MatchDiscounted Services on Personal and Immediate Family VehiclesOpportunity for Advancement!!!Qualifications:Ability to work a minimum of five days per week, including weekends.Must possess a valid driver's licensePrevious automotive experience preferred, but we will consider energetic and hard-working individuals with a passion for cars. Candidates must have a high level of motivation and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Performs tire mounting/dismounting, wheel balance and tire rotation.Performs oil changes and other basic servicesUtilizes the company's Multi-point Inspection and/or Repair Order to properly document the vehicle conditionMaintains cleanliness of the shop to include the service area, tire racks, showroom and outside the building to maintain a clean and inviting appearanceRequires driving vehicles in a safe and courteous manner obeying all traffic laws including transporting customers, picking up parts, supplies, tires, etc. from vendors and/or the corporate office using the company vehicleConducts State Safety and Emission Inspections (in applicable locations) on vehicles in an ethical manner following all company and state guidelinesFollows all safety procedures and reports any concerns to direct supervisorAdheres to TGK Automotive's core values, and all company policies and procedures as outlined in the TGK Automotive Employee HandbookWorking Conditions and Physical Demands:The General Service Technician will be exposed to moderate to loud noises, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The temperature in the work environment varies and could include extreme heat and/or extreme cold depending on the ambient temperatures outside. The use of safety goggles or other PPE may be required when working in these conditions.The General Service Technician must be able to meet the following physical requirements:Stand up to eight hours per day in the shop and able to walk to gain access to various areas of the buildingBend, stoop, kneel and crouch regularly throughout the day; must have full range of motion with arms and hands and be able to feel, handle or finger objects frequentlyLift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly, lift and/or move up to 70 pounds frequently.Communicate with customers and shop personnelVision sufficient to detect color, depth, and re-focusReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.TGK Automotive provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.