Lube Technician

Lube Technician

Stokes Automotive is seeking lube technicians to join our team. Pay ranges from $15.00-$20.00 per hour plus bonuses, rate range is based on previous experience.

Benefits

• Manufacturer and in-house training provided, along with continued education training.
• Career advancement and promotion opportunities.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.

Essential Duties

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards. Documents all work performed on the repair order.
• Sells lubrication, safety inspection, and other related services.
• Drains oil from crankcase and refills with required amount of oil.
• Replaces oil and air filters.
• Inspects vehicle fluid levels, replaces or replenishes as necessary.
• Checks tire pressure and adds air if needed.
• Lubricates moving parts with specified lubricants.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs as assigned by service manager. Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Reports machinery defects, malfunctions and/or safety issues immediately 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.
• 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.
• Maintains clean and organized individual work area, contributes to cleanliness and organization of shop and all shared work spaces; to include sweeping, mopping, dusting and wiping.

Stokes Automotive Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing: Must be able to work in a standing position up to eight (8) hours per day in four (4) hour intervals on concrete and asphalt surfaces.
• Sitting: Certain mechanical tasks may require work in the sitting position up to three (3) hour intervals with mobility breaks as necessary. Sitting surfaces will depend on the tasks performed.
• Walking: Various tasks will require walking as much as 100 yards on concrete and asphalt surfaces. 10-20% of the day requires walking in multiple increments.
• Changing Positions: Flexibility is allowed in making frequent position changes (standing, sitting, and walking) as necessary to physically perform routine mechanical tasks.
• Carrying/Lifting: 80-90% of the day will be spent carrying objects that weigh less than 10 lbs. Less than 5% of the day will be spent lifting objects that weigh over 10 lbs. but not more than 50 lbs. These objects may come in various shapes and sizes. If the object is too bulky or heavy, the technician must seek assistance.
• Pushing/Pulling: Various types of equipment (e.g., engine hoist, floor jacks, engine analyzer, air hoses, etc.) will require pushing and/or pulling. Pushing is also required when moving inoperative vehicles. Some objects will require up to 50 lbs. of torque or effort for 100 feet or less. Pushing/pulling activities are required 10-15% of the day.
• Bending/Twisting: The ability to bend and/or twist from waist, knees, neck, back, or arms is required 100% of the time while performing repair operations. 80-90% of the day will be spent performing repair operations.
• Reaching/Handling: All repair operations will require the use of hands and arms. 90% extension, contraction of arms and 180 degree rotation of hands/arms will be necessary to perform routine job tasks. 80-90% of the day will require various reaching/handling functions.
• Climbing: Technicians may be required to service vehicle roof panel accessories or modified equipment installed on customer vehicles. These repairs may involve ascending and descending stairs or a ladder of some type.
• Crawling/Kneeling: Crawling and/or kneeling are required when positioning a floor jack or hydraulic lift on concrete surfaces. Some crawling and/or kneeling may also be necessary to inspect under a vehicle at ground level. This function may be necessary 10-12 times a day in 1-5 minute increments.

Qualification & Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Hours of Work

Expected hours of work will be established by the department director and employee based upon hours of operation, availability and employment status, prior to date of hire or transfer.

Travel

Travel is limited and local during the business day, although some out of area and overnight travel may be required.

Required Education & Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, skills, requirements, duties, responsibilities or working conditions that are required of the employee for this job. While this is intended to be an accurate summary of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed where necessary or change requires.