Lube Technician

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The Express Lube Technician is responsible for performing vehicle maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards.

Position is 100% on-site.

Hourly rate of $19.00 up to $21.00.

Essential Duties include the following; however, other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Complete full multi-point inspection report.
• Notify service advisor immediately if services cannot be completed within the time promised.
• Document work performed.
• Road-test vehicles when required or requested, keeping in mind that the customer vehicle should not be used for personal errands.
• Complete On-Line training and attend factory-sponsored training classes.
• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Carries out a variety of vehicle repairs from, but not limited to, oil changes and tire rotations.
• Diagnoses cause of malfunction and perform repairs, as needed.
• Road tests vehicles to quality check work performed as required.
• Examines vehicles to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Maintains communication with Service Advisor/Assistant Service Manager (ASM) if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promise time.
• Completes all work according to the applicable safety requirements and published procedures.
• Documents all work performed and findings on repair orders and inspection sheets
• Achieves the production objectives set by management.
• Provides the administrative assistance necessary to complete warranty repair orders and other tasks assigned by management.
• Maintains communication with Parts Department on status or parts.
• Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.
• Maintains assigned workspace in an organized and clean manner.
• Maintains a high level of grooming, hygiene and uniform appearance.
• Performance other specific administrative functions as directed by the service management.
• Maintains high ethical standards in all actions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual should possess:

• Ability to take direction and perform tasks efficiently and safely.
• Demonstrates safe workplace practices.
• Demonstrates safe driving skills.
• Basic lube technician skills: Basic tool knowledge, oil change, tire rotation, filter replacement & inspect vehicle with knowledge of visual component failures.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.

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. Individual will be required to:

• Stand for long periods at a time.
• Frequently bend, stretch, twist, or reach with their body, arms, and/or legs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs.

The above job description is only intended as a summary of the position’s responsibilities and does not include all duties that may be required to satisfactorily perform the job.

The Dealership is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Some positions may require applicants to possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Other