Overview
Automotive General Service Helper Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT at Clarks Auto
A. Company Overview
- Brand Identity: Clark’s Auto is Utah’s premier Subaru service and repair facility. We handle every aspect of Subaru maintenance and repair, from basic fluid services to major mechanical overhauls and complete in-house engine machine shop work.
B. Position Overview
- Role Summary: We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated Automotive General Service Helper to join our dynamic team. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in Subaru service operations, providing critical support to our service advisors, parts specialists, lead technicians, and executive team.
- Career Path: This role serves as a foundational step for individuals eager to launch a long-term career in the automotive industry. High-performing team members have clear pathways to advance into roles as specialized automotive service technicians, parts managers, or service advisors.
C. Duties & Responsibilities
- Front-of-House & Customer Support:
- Assist the service advising team by answering incoming calls, checking in client vehicles, and scheduling service appointments.
- Manage basic customer inquiries and deliver professional, courteous customer service at all times.
- Parts & Inventory Logistics:
- Transport vehicles between shop facilities, pick up parts from vendors, and handle customer shuttle runs safely.
- Unload, check in, and stock daily parts shipments; manage core returns and organize inventory shelf space.
- Deliver components to technicians and monitor inventory levels of bulk fluids, shop chemicals, and shop supplies.
- Shop & Back-of-House Operations:
- Maintain a safe, efficient workshop by cleaning service bays, servicing equipment, emptying trash, and organizing shop tooling.
- Assist technicians with heavy component lifting, parts washing, and multi-person repair tasks.
- Perform exterior vehicle washes and basic interior detailing on customer vehicles prior to delivery.
- Facility Maintenance & Environmental Safety:
- Execute daily facility maintenance, including parking lot upkeep, trash removal, window cleaning, and restroom sanitation.
- Perform seasonal groundskeeping, including mandatory snow removal and ice mitigation to maintain safe customer and employee walkways.
- Enforce all shop safety protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and OSHA compliance standards.
D. Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience & Technical Aptitude:
- Prior automotive shop or dealership experience is preferred, but we will fully train motivated candidates.
- Demonstrated familiarity with basic shop safety practices and proper tool handling is required.
- Physical & Environmental Demands:
- Ability to safely perform heavy physical lifting (up to 75 lbs unassisted) and stand, bend, or move for extended periods.
- Capability to work comfortably in varying shop environments, including hot, cold, and dirty conditions, while maintaining clean personal standards.
- Operational & Interpersonal Skills:
- Strong multi-tasking ability and focus in a fast-paced work environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills for daily interaction with clients and colleagues.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Pay: $18.00 – $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Automotive General Service Helper
Company: Clarks Auto
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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