General Service Technician Tire Tech Eden Prairie, MN

General Service Technician

Leightons Garage a GreatWater Garage

Location: 14301 W 62nd St. Eden Prairie MN 55346
Schedule: M-F: 7:30AM-6PM CST
Compensation: $18$22/hr

Leightons Garage part of GreatWater 360 Auto Care is growingand were looking for a dependable hands-on General Service Technician whos ready to build their career with a people-first training-focused automotive brand. If you enjoy solving problems staying busy and working in a positive team environment this is your opportunity.

In this role you will be helping as we roll out Complete Tire Services to include: Mounting Balancing & Complete Tire Repairs - Experience is REQUIRED.

What Youll Do

• Perform oil changes & preventative maintenance
• Mount/balance tires & complete tire repairs - work with tires is of particular interest for this location
• Conduct battery testing & replacement
• Support safety inspections & basic mechanical services
• Learn and grow toward C-Tech level through continuous training

Why Techs Love Working at GreatWater 360 Auto Care

Class-Leading Employee Benefits

(Benefits begin on date of hire; 401(k) after 90 days)

• Medical Dental & Vision Multiple Blue Cross/Blue Care Network options
• 401(k) with industry-leading company match
• Paid Time Off (front-loaded annually)
• Company-paid Life & AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary coverages: STD LTD Accident Critical Illness

Training & Career Development

• Learn-to-Earn Technician Growth Program
• Tuition & ASE Reimbursement
• Continuing Education Support

Extra Perks

• 50% off service labor discounted parts
• Paid Parental Leave

What Were Looking For:

• 6 months of relevant experience preferred in an automotive repair facility or equivalent knowledge from a trade school
• Interest in building a career in automotive repair
• Willingness to earn ASE certifications and work towards being a C Level Technician strongly preferred
• Must possess a valid US Drivers License be insurable on Company insurance policy and possess the ability to drive a vehicle with passengers and perform drivability assessments
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work
• Ability to perform inspections and follow service procedures
• Willingness to learn digital vehicle inspections (DVI) and shop systems
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset
• Previous professional automotive or mechanical experience is required
• Having a basic set of your own tools is required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to get into and out of various vehicles without assistance.
  • Must be able to drive a motor vehicle with passengers.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs without assistance.
  • Ability to view a monitor and use touch screens mice and keyboards.
  • Ability to climb up/down and over/under work platforms and lifts to access vehicles for repair
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to perform major and fine motor skill movements using body to perform the necessary actions to complete a repair service vehicle inspection or shop cleaning activity.
  • Ability to reach overhead push pull bend over/down stoop and other major body movements frequently
• This job operates in an environment with extensive exposure to an automotive repair shop environment. The job will have exposure to a moderate noise level adverse weather conditions chemicals odors dirt and dust. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers & scanners.
• Ability to work flexible hours/days including evenings and if shops are open weekends; additional time may be required depending on business needs.
• The job will have exposure to a moderate noise level adverse weather conditions chemicals odors dirt and dust. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers & scanners.
• Ability to work flexible hours/days including evenings and if shops are open weekends; additional time may be required depending on business needs.

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