Automotive Fluid Services Technician

SpeeDee Watsonville; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a locally owned and operated team as a Fluid Services Technician, where your role is crucial in providing top-notch fluid services and educating customers on vehicle maintenance. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth, training, and certification. You will be responsible for performing oil changes, tire repairs, and ensuring customer satisfaction through excellent service. If you have a passion for cars and a commitment to quality, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in automotive services with a supportive team that values your contributions.

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Locally Owned and Operated

Safety You can Trust

Training and Certification Opportunities

Competitive salary

Excellent work environment

Tools Provided

Qualifications

• Customer service skills and good communication are essential.
• No prior experience required; training provided on the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform fluid services including oil changes and maintenance.
• Educate customers on vehicle maintenance and services.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic literacy (reading, writing, math skills)

Ability to operate motor vehicles

Verbal communication skills

Mechanical hand tools usage

Attention to detail

Education

No previous experience or training required

Tools

Mechanical hand tools

Job description

Company Overview

Our first SpeeDee Oil Change opened in December 1980 in Metairie, Louisiana. SpeeDee swiftly grew into a quick lube and automotive tune-up service business, and by the mid-90s, SpeeDee had added complete brake service and grown to a full-service auto maintenance and repair facility. For 40 years, SpeeDee has built trusted customer relationships based on reliability and professional service and grown from a single store to more than 150 locations.

How Are We Different From the Competition?

1. Local Ownership
2. Quality Service
3. Training and Certification
4. Multi-Point Courtesy Check and Service Review
5. Free Top-Off Service
6. Maintenance Records
7. Affordable Rates
8. Safety You Can Trust

SpeeDee takes the well-being of employees and customers seriously. We are following cleaning protocols and continuing to monitor CDC recommendations related to sanitation procedures associated with COVID-19.

Job Summary

The Fluid Services Technician is responsible for all fluid services including oil change, transmission, differential, cooling system maintenance and additional services including wiper blades and filter replacement. He/she communicates with customers, educating them on necessary preventive vehicle maintenance. Additional duties may include courtesy services, and tire repair and replacement services.

Responsibilities

1. Performing upper bay and lower bay oil change and inspection functions
2. Explaining SpeeDee programs, services and pricing structure in order to achieve high customer satisfaction and increased revenues
3. Attending training sessions that are applicable to the career path and position requirements
4. Performing preventive maintenance on fluid services equipment
5. Following appropriate safety procedures and notifying the Shop Manager of safety hazards or needed equipment repairs

Requirements

1. Commitment to excellence at all levels of service
2. Good communication skills and upbeat personality
3. Clean and neat appearance
4. Valid state driver's license

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 and clearing litter. Crew members must attend crew meetings as required, as well as other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Job Qualifications

1. Customer service skills
2. Basic literacy (reading, writing, math skills)
3. Ability and licensed to operate motor vehicles
4. Verbal communication skills
5. Ability to properly use mechanical hand tools
6. Attention to detail
7. No previous experience or training required

Working Conditions

Materials and Equipment used: Automotive oils, fluids, and lubricants. Windshield washer fluid, battery electrolyte. 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

1. Growth Opportunities
2. Locally Owned and Operated
3. Safety You can Trust
4. Training and Certification Opportunities
5. Competitive salary
6. Excellent work environment
7. Tools Provided

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchisee/franchise location, and not to SpeeDee Worldwide, LLC.