Intern Auto Garage Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

General Service Technician / Lube Technician

•  Mitch Smith Auto Service, a GreatWater Garage
• Shop Address:  4570 W State Road 32, Nichol Ave, Anderson, IN 46011 

Start Your Automotive Career with a Team That Invests in You

We're looking for a General Service Technician who takes pride in doing the basics right - from oil changes to vehicle inspections - and wants to grow their automotive career.

We offer the feel of a neighborhood shop with the tools, training, and support of a growing professional network. Our team values honesty, teamwork, and helping technicians develop their skills. If you enjoy working with your hands, learning new skills, and being part of a supportive shop environment, this is a great opportunity to build your future in automotive repair.

What You'll Do:

• Perform oil changes and scheduled maintenance services
• Complete digital vehicle inspections (DVI) to identify vehicle needs
• Install and service wiper blades, bulbs, filters, and fluids
• Perform tire rotations, tire repairs, and basic tire service
• Assist with TPMS service and tire installations
• Support technicians with vehicle inspections and shop workflow
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

As a GreatWater garage, technicians are respected and supported. We believe in honest communication, quality workmanship, and doing right by our customers and our team.

You'll work in a team-first environment where learning is encouraged and your career growth matters.

What You Can Expect:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid training and skill development
• Modern tools and equipment
• Supportive team environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Stable workflow and professional shop environment

Training & Growth Opportunities:

We believe in developing technicians from within. Many of our A-level and diagnostic technicians started in general service roles and grew their careers with us.

You'll receive training in:

• Flush services
• Steering and suspension inspections and repair
• Brakes and braking systems inspections and repair
• Basic electrical systems
• ASE Prep for A4 and A5

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

• Enrolled in a Auto mechanic or Auto Repair program through school 
• Interest in building a career in automotive repair
• 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.