**Please note that we are located on the NE side between Windcrest and Converse. You must have reliable transportation (car, bus, etc.) to this area to be considered.**
Big T’s Small Engine Repair is currently hiring for a Shop Assistant / Apprentice Mechanic, Part-time Mechanic, and Part-time driver (must have own truck capable of pulling a trailer for this position). Some mechanical experience is preferred for mechanic positions, but we will train the right person. This job requires heavy lifting (50+ pounds). We are a drug-free workplace. Basic computer and customer service skills are a plus.
We are also hiring part-time experienced mechanics who are paid by machine and can set their own schedules during our business days. Part-time employees will be expected to open and close shop for a flat rate on days that they work. In addition, we are hiring a driver to pick up and drop off customer machines one day per week; this may be combined with either mechanic position and is paid in addition to base pay.
Job Duties and Training for Full-Time Apprentice will include:
Loading and unloading machines on site
Organizing materials and maintaining cleanliness of shop
Light customer service via phone and in person
In the future:
Creating and updating estimates for customers
Ordering parts and supplies as needed for individual jobs or the shop in general
All general aspects in the field of small engine mechanics, including but not limited to diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining machines. We will thoroughly train employees in these areas, and our company provides funding for certifications and update schools as needed while you advance in the field
We are looking for an honest, trustworthy person to train with an opportunity to advance to shop management in the future. This position starts as a 1099-MISC position for the first 90 days, after which there will be an opportunity for W2 employment that includes a raise and paid holidays and sick / vacation leave.
Our shop hours are Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm, and Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 9am to 5pm. Both part time and full time hours are one paid hour before the shop opens and up to one paid hour past closing. We are closed on Thursdays and Fridays and most major holidays.
Please include the position you are interested in (part time or full time) when you contact us.
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