Build Your Automotive Career with Gills Point S
Are you an experienced automotive technician looking for a shop where you can focus on quality repairs, work alongside a great team, and continue growing your skills? At Gills Point S Tire & Auto, we're committed to providing exceptional customer service while creating an environment where our employees feel valued, respected, and supported.
As a Level 1 Mechanic, you'll play a key role in keeping our customers safely on the road. You'll perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of vehicle systems while working in a professional, team-oriented environment with stable hours, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement.
What You'll Do
As a Level 1 Mechanic, you'll be responsible for diagnosing and repairing a variety of mechanical systems, including:
Brake Systems
? Inspect, diagnose, repair, and replace brake components including pads, rotors, calipers, hydraulic systems, and brake lines.
? Perform brake system maintenance to ensure safe vehicle operation.
Steering & Suspension
? Diagnose and repair steering and suspension components including shocks, struts, control arms, tie rods, steering racks, and power steering systems.
? Perform steering inspections and suspension repairs to improve ride quality and vehicle safety.
Charging & Electrical Systems
? Diagnose charging system concerns.
? Test and replace alternators, batteries, voltage regulators, and related electrical components.
? Perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
Tune-Ups & Preventative Maintenance
? Replace spark plugs, ignition components, air filters, fuel filters, and cooling system components.
? Perform routine maintenance services to improve vehicle performance and reliability.
General Mechanical Responsibilities
? Perform vehicle inspections and accurately identify repair needs.
? Safely lift and support vehicles using shop equipment.
? Maintain repair documentation and service records.
? Properly use and maintain diagnostic equipment, hand tools, lifts, and specialty equipment.
? Follow all company safety procedures and shop standards.
? Communicate professionally with customers when needed and work collaboratively with Service Advisors and fellow technicians.
? Must be at least 18 years of age.
? Automotive technical training preferred.
? 2–4 years of professional automotive repair experience.
? Experience diagnosing and repairing:
? Brake systems
? Steering and suspension
? Charging systems
? Basic engine performance concerns
? Tune-ups and preventative maintenance
? ASE Certifications A4 (Steering & Suspension) and A5 (Brakes) are preferred, or willingness to earn certifications with company support.
? Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
? Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
? Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
? Ability to lift, bend, stand, and work in a fast-paced shop environment.
? Commitment to continuous learning as automotive technology evolves.
Physical Requirements: This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting up to 75 pounds, and safely operating shop equipment while working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be able to perform work both inside the shop and outdoors in varying weather conditions while following all company safety policies.
Why Join Gills Point S?
? Stable, year-round work
? Competitive pay
? Paid Time Off
? Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
? Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
? Life & Accidental Insurance
? 401(k) with Company Match
? Ongoing technical training and ASE certification support
? Career advancement opportunities
? Family-oriented culture with strong values and operational integrity
If you're passionate about automotive repair, take pride in doing quality work, and want to grow your career with a company that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.