Express Lube Technician

Express Lube Technician

Lum's Auto Center is seeking a motivated Express Lube Technician to join our team. This entry-level position requires the ability to perform light maintenance and repairs which include lube, oil, and filter changes, balancing and rotation of tires and flushing cooling systems.

At Lum's Auto Center we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Lum's Auto Center is critical to our success. We pride ourselves on creating an environment that is very family friendly.

Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years. We make the buying and ownership experience as easy and as enjoyable as possible. Our team is committed to providing our customers with the best vehicle ownership experience from purchase to maintenance and repair. Lum's is committed to giving back to the local community with sponsorships to the Clatsop County Fair, Astoria Regatta, Clatsop Community College, Astoria, Seaside, and Warrenton High School Scholarships, to name a few.

To be successful as an Express Lube Technician, top candidates will be fun, loyal, empathetic, professional and personable individuals, with a passion for great customer service.

Express Lube Technician Responsibilities:

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Inspects vehicle fluid levels, replenishes as necessary.
• Checks tire pressure and adds air if needed.
• Performs safety inspections (MPI), oil changes, lubrication work, basic maintenance, tire rotation, tire repair
• Replenishes supplies as needed for maintenance inventory.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when needed
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Attend department meetings
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

Benefits:

• No Cost, No Debt College Degree
• Health insurance (Employer currently pays 90% of premium for employee-only plan)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k (after one year of full-time employment)
• Generous Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• Holiday Savings Plan
• Employee Demo Program
• Employer Donation Matching
• Employee Referral Program
• FUN

Salary: $17-$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Full Time
• Day shift (Saturday availability - Sundays off)

Work Location: In person

Qualifications:

• Express Lube Technician Requirements:
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, with an ability to learn quickly.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software and the internet.
• Professional and personable demeanor.
• Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a criminal/motor vehicle background check and preemployment drug screen.
• Education:
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Experience:
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)