Automotive Lube/Tire Technician Covington

Hood Technician

We own five Grease Monkey's and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service locations in Baton Rouge, Kenner, Metairie and Covington. Come grow with us. We specialize in 10 minute oil changes, low price tire guarantee, and full mechanical repair including electric/hybrid cars.

This position simply pulls air and cabin filters, measures tire tread depths, fills car with oil, and gets spark plug quotes. Simple job to begin with then can escalate to more opportunities as you grow. If you have experience installing tires at a commercial tire store, then you go to the front of the line. Hourly positions plus weekly commission/bonus.

Huge growth potential, ask us about it! Fantastic happy team. Five day work week, Saturdays required.

Benefits/Perks:

• Growth opportunities
• Locally owned and operated
• Safety you can trust
• Medical/dental/vision/life
• Training and ASE certification
• Excellent work environment
• Tools provided

Do it today! All contacts with us are strictly confidential so you have everything to gain!

Position overview:

During the full service oil change, the hood technician position requires an outgoing and smiling personality. The hood technician reviews the manufacturer's vehicle recommendations with the customer and completes the oil change.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with customers
• Keep work area clean and organized. Protect pit opening with bay net when not occupied by vehicle
• Use Echo system
• Perform visual inspection of vehicle, document any unusual conditions
• Obtain correct oil filter, drain oil, inspect oil drain plug and gasket.
• Check/fill gear boxes
• Perform additional services, such as fuel filters, transmissions and differentials, when applicable
• Assist with performing pressure and leak check
• Perform visual inspection of belts, hoses, and other hood compartment components, document unusual conditions. Assist with performing pressure and leak check
• Assist with final safety and quality check

Other duties and responsibilities:

In addition to the duties listed above, every crew member is responsible for general center maintenance and cleaning duties such as mopping, washing center windows, lawn mowing, clearing litter, and cleaning restrooms. Crew members must attend crew meetings and run errands as required, as well as other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Job qualifications:

• Customer service skills, basic literacy (reading, writing, math skills), verbal communication skills
• Ability and license to operate motor vehicles
• Ability to properly use mechanical hand tools
• Attention to detail
• Previous experience or training - minimum 3 months actual experience or supervised training as a lube technician required

Working conditions:

Materials used: automotive oils, fluids and lubricants. Environment: frequent exposure to outside weather elements, noise, and vehicle exhaust fumes throughout the entire shift.

Physical activities: position requires good corrected vision, hearing, frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, handling, reaching, and lifting.

Benefits/Perks:

• Free oil changes and discounted tires and services
• Flexible hours
• Opportunities for advancement

Compensation: $25,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year