AUTOMOTIVE LUBE TECHNICIAN

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Our Commitment To You:

• Competitive wages
• Medical insurance plan
• 401k retirement
• A professional and respectful work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays
• Employee vehicle purchase program

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Summary

The primary function of an Automotive Lube Technician is to safely provide an excellent service experience for our guests. Technicians work with their hands on cars, such as changing oil and filters, adding fluids, checking tire pressure and washing windows. They must also have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as be able to speak effectively with guests and employees.

• Perform upper and lower level lube technicians functions. The job will focus around fluid checks and basic maintenance.
• Change a vehicle’s oil, check the transmission fluid and other fluid levels, inspect various belts and filters, and check air levels and gauges.
• Training will be provided, but candidates should at least have a basic understanding of car maintenance.
• Assist technician mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Continuously seek out and learn new technical information, equipment, tools and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing technology.
• Keeps store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur. Keeps store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
• Maintain and secure work tools.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Maintain an organized, clean and hazard free work environment.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• 1-2 years of automotive mechanical experience to succeed in this position.
• Appropriate hand tools necessary for services performed.
• Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment such as scanners, fluid exchange equipment, lift operation, etc.
• Comfort entering and reading information on computer screen
• Ability to identify, comprehend and act on changing customer requirements; ability to work well under pressure of deadlines.
• Attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Possess good customer relations abilities, polite and courteous manner, cooperative attitude, team oriented.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate and understand English; including reading and writing.
• Maintain a valid driver's license; ability to drive a variety of vehicle types; insurable.

Working Conditions: Must be able to stand on concrete or metal surfaces for extended periods of time. Work in an environment that frequently experiences extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noises, and exhaust fumes. Lift and move inventory items, trashcans and other work related items (up to 50 pounds). Must be able to stand and move six to eight hours per day. Must be able to push, pull, pull up, bend at the knees and waist, twist body at the waist, raise and hold arms overhead, turn head-neck-shoulders as needed, grasp and hold tools and other items with hands, for either extended periods of time or many times throughout the shift.