Automotive General Service Lube Technician

Main Street Auto; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

American Quick Lube in Spokane, WA is seeking a full-time lube technician. You will service customer vehicles, including oil changes, fluid checks, and basic repairs, while inputting data and handling payments.

The role emphasizes customer service, safety, and maintaining a clean work environment in a garage setting.

Qualifications

• Must read and write English and complete Lube Technician training.
• Previous automotive experience is helpful.
• Familiar with oil, fluids, filters and basic shop safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to customer vehicles (fluids, filters, tires) and explain services.
• Input customer and maintenance information into computer.
• Provide prompt, courteous customer service and accept payment for services.
• Maintain clean facilities and adhere to safety rules.
• Rotate through all lube technician duties (upper/lower bay, greeter, cashier).
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Customer service

Communication

Mobility

Teamwork

Education

Lube Technician training course

Tools

Oil change equipment

Transmission fluid exchange machine

Grease gun (overhead/floor)

Job description

American Quick Lube

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide service to customer vehicles, including checking and changing fluids and filters, airing tires; provide specialized service including but not limited to transmission, differential and radiator services; input customer and maintenance information into computer; explain service to customers and accept payment for services.
• Input customer and maintenance information into computer.
• Provide prompt and courteous customer service; explain service provided, recommend services and answer questions.
• Accept payment for services.
• Maintain clean facilities (work area, grounds, restrooms, customer area, etc.) including sweeping, mopping and emptying trash.
• Observe and comply with safety rules and regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To successfully perform the essential functions of the position, the employee must be able to read and write English and successfully complete the Lube Technician training course. Previous automotive experience is helpful. Equipment operation includes overhead and floor mounted oil and grease guns, differential pump, transmission fluid exchange machine and calculator. The employee must be able to reach four feet in height overhead, some bending, stretching and use stairs is used constantly. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers and respond to communication calls from co-workers. Mobility is required.

Scope of Position:

This is a full-time position. The position reports to the Manager and Assistant Manager and has no direct supervisory responsibilities. This position receives daily assignments from the Manager and Assistant Manager and will rotate through all Lube Technician duties (Upper Bay and Lower Bay, Greeter and Cashier).

Working Conditions:

This position works in a garage environment 100% of the time. Exposure to heavy equipment, slick surfaces and hot-cold temperatures.

Major Accountabilities:

• Timeliness and quality of service provided.
• Accurate and timely data input in computer.
• Prompt and courteous customer service.
• Clean and safe work area.
• Safe work habits.
• Clean and proper uniform usage, good hygiene.
• Effective employee relations.

hourly pay $17.50+ depending on experience

Further questions about the job? Email us at: [e-mail]