How to hire a front end mechanic

How to hire a front end mechanic, step by step

Here's a step-by-step front end mechanic hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a front end mechanic job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new front end mechanic
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your front end mechanic job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a front end mechanic for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect front end mechanic also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of front end mechanics and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Front End Mechanic	Description	Hourly rate
   Front End Mechanic	Automotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.	$15-27
   Automotive Service Technician	Automotive service technicians, often called service technicians, have a duty to inspect, maintain, and repair cars and even light trucks. It is their job as automotive service technicians to find problems, often by computerized diagnostic equipment... Show more	$12-35
   Automotive Repair Technician	An automotive repair technician specializes in repairing and maintaining automotive equipment and systems. Part of their job requires them to communicate with clients to identify their needs, inspect the vehicles, conduct diagnostic and emission tests, troubleshoot problems, and replace or fix components as necessary... Show more	$13-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Front End
   • Service Desk
   • JavaScript
   • Groceries
   • HTML
   • GIT
   • Customer Service
   • Bootstrap
   • Sales Floor
   • Customer Complaints
   • SEO
   • Cash Registers
   • Loss Prevention
   • Quality Customer Service

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   Responsibilities:

   • Achieve traffic tracking and SEO with multiple satellite web sites.
   • Handle all cash, checks, and WIC.
   • Perform cash handling transactions through POS systems.
   • Assist Costco members throughout the warehouse to ensure customer satisfaction.
   • Promote Costco memberships in order to maximize profits for company and returns for Costco members.
   • Help customers with finding products, bag customer's groceries, and retrieve shopping carts from the parking lot.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your front end mechanic job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A front end mechanic can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, front end mechanics' average salary in louisiana is 44% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level front end mechanics 42% less than senior-level front end mechanics.
   • Certifications. A front end mechanic with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a front end mechanic's salary.

   Average front end mechanic salary

   $44,190yearly

   $21.25 hourly rate

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   Entry-level front end mechanic salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a front end mechanic job description

   A front end mechanic job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a front end mechanic job description:

   Front end mechanic job description example

   Reports to: Front End Manager
   
   Classification: 663 Classified Assistant
   
   Rate of Pay: $17.83 - $24.83
   
   Hours: Sunday - Saturday, varied hours
   
   GROW with Jerry's
   
   Gain new lifelong skills in customer service
   
   Enjoy a Rewarding work environment with a diverse group of coworkers and the chance to win a vacation
   
   Experience Opportunities for career advancement
   
   Maintain a flexible Work schedule
   
   Individuals applying for this position should be willing to:
   
   * Make lasting connections with our customers
   * Monitor employee behavior to ensure customer satisfaction with all transactions
   * Communicate with Management to achieve optimal service levels-no long lines
   * Assist with interviewing and hiring new employees
   * Help maintain a clean and safe store
   * Work with the team on all tasks necessary to have an awesome department
   
   Jerry's would love to see an individual who:
   
   * Is friendly and outgoing and promotes customer service for the entire team
   * Has experience working on a Front end (2-3 years preferred)
   * Knows about customer relations, protocols, and good work plans
   * Kronos/scheduling experience a plus
   * E-comm/ online shopping experience a plus
   * Is motivated to grow their career and continue learning
   
   Jerry's work perks:
   
   * Store Discount
   * Paid Time Off
   * Health Insurance
   * Vision / Dental Insurance
   * Employee Assistance Programs
   * 401K
   * Flexible Schedule
   * To really make an impression, mention Jerry's University, DMA, RMC, PIT Certification in your resume
   
   Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
   
   Jerry's Enterprises, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit the store to which you are applying.
   
   Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
   
   In accordance with all requirements of federal, state, and local law, Jerry's Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Jerry's Enterprises, Inc. prohibits discrimination in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, termination, pay, discipline, transfer, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and all other aspects of employment on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including lactation, child birth, or related conditions), physical or mental disability, marital status, familial status, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
   
   Privacy
   
   We respect our applicants' privacy. Applicants will be required to provide specific information to complete the application process. The information you provide, unless otherwise specified, will only be used in regard to our employment decision.

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5. Post your job

   To find front end mechanics for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any front end mechanics they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level front end mechanics with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your front end mechanic job on Zippia to find and recruit front end mechanic candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting front end mechanics requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new front end mechanic

   Once you've found the front end mechanic candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new front end mechanic. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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