Quick Lube Service Technician (Hammond)

Quick Lube Technician (Entry Level) – AutomotiveWhy wait to make a career out of doing what you love? Some of our best master technicians started as quick lube techs. So if working on cars gets your gears moving, contact us today. As a quick lube tech, you’ll start by being responsible for inspecting and lubricating vehicles quickly and thoroughly. And with a little hard work and dedication, and willingness to work hard and learn, who knows where you’ll be able to go? At our dealership, the door is always open and there is room for growth.Job Responsibilities• Perform multipoint inspections• Communicate additional service/repair needs to service advisors• Service universal joints, grease fittings, and steering knuckles using hand- or compressed-air powered grease guns• Inspect fluid levels in steering gears, power steering reservoirs, transmissions, differentials, rear axle housings and shackles• Check tire pressure• Lubricate moving parts with specified lubricants• Drain oil from crankcase and refill with required amount of oil• Add water to radiator and battery• Replace oil and air filters• Inspect all vehicles for additional repairs• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety standards and codes of conduct• Follow dealership safety procedures to avoid exposure to fumes, dirt and harsh chemicalsQualifications• Must meet dealership’s requirements for employment• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and information• Familiarity with all aspects of automotive repair/maintenance• Must have a valid driver license and be able to operate manual transmissions• Prior experience as a technician’s helper or apprentice preferred• Effective communication and interpersonal skillsPhysical Requirements/Working Conditions• Occasional exposure to inclement weather• Ability to operate an automobile• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping and bending• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects• Requires a significant amount of walking and/or standing. May also require working in the seated position for long periods while operating controls with arms and legs. This position may also require working at a production pace while pushing and/or pulling materials from place to place.BenefitsIn addition to career-long personal development, our associates enjoy a number of benefits, including:• Health Insurance• Dental Insurance• Vision• Short Term Disability• Long Term Disability• Life Insurance• Paid Vacation• 401K• Paid HolidaysRoss Downing has been serving Tangipahoa since 1973. We are a 3rd generation family run business, supporting our local community and surrounding areas. Many of our team members have been with us for over a decade and a few who have been here since the first generation. For more than 40 years, our success has been based on the success of our employees. This is why we are always looking to hire the best of the best. Our growth and continued history depends on it. If you want a career for a lifetime, we want you.