Job Description

General Automotive Mechanic

We’re seeking a skilled and dependable General Automotive Mechanic to join our team and keep our vehicles and equipment in top working condition. In this role, you’ll perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on a variety of vehicles, handling everything from oil changes and tire rotations to diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues. You’ll work to support daily operations by ensuring our fleet is safe, reliable, and ready for use. This position requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality service and safety.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM | 40-hour work weeks | 5 days a week

Job Responsibilities:

• Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations and changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters.
• Maintains vehicle functionality by addressing operator complaints, conducting inspections, repairing engine failures, fixing mechanical and electrical system malfunctions, replacing parts and components, and repairing body damage.
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle records by recording services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operational by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by utilizing warranties and evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies stocked by inventorying items, placing orders, and verifying receipts.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes maintenance and organizational goals by completing related tasks as needed.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning and washing.
• Reports daily to the Shop Supervisor for all important decisions and work schedules.

Qualifications

Requirements
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the person must possess and adhere to the following core values:

• Integrity – Doing what’s right when no one is looking.
• Passion – Creating a positive impact.
• Work Ethic – Taking pride in your work.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an auto mechanic
• Dealer experience is preferred but not required
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of vehicles
• Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• High energy level
• Must be able to handle physically demanding work
• Proven experience delivering quality work and a high level of customer service
• Ability to handle various tools (e.g., pliers) and heavy equipment (e.g., lifts)
• Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protection against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals, etc.
• High school diploma is preferred; certification from a vocational school or completion of an apprenticeship is also preferred
• Valid certification (e.g., ASE) is a definite plus

Physical Demand

• The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. __ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.