Automotive Hood Technician

grease-monkey-careers; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Services for Employees

Flexible Hours

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

Grease Monkey is seeking a Hood Technician to perform services in the engine compartment during full-service oil changes. You will lead activities in the bay area, ensure thorough completion and accurate recording on the Work Order.

The role requires basic literacy, customer service skills, and a valid vehicle operation license. You will work in a facility with emphasis on safety, quality checks, and teamwork during shifts with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Customer service and basic literacy are required.
• Verbal communication skills are essential for team coordination.
• License to operate motor vehicles may be required.
• Ability to properly use mechanical hand tools and read work orders.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and maintain a clean, organized bay area.
• Direct vehicles into the bay and apply hood covers.
• Check fluids and inspect emission-related components when applicable.
• Record all work on the Work Order and ensure tasks are completed to quality standards.
• Perform final safety and quality checks and assist with center maintenance.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic literacy

Verbal communication

Vehicle operation license

Hand tools usage

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid time off


• Competitive salary


• Employee discounts


• Flexible schedule

Company Overview

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the Grease Monkey® brand currently operates more than 300 centers internationally with operations in Mexico, China, Colombia and Saudi Arabia. Grease Monkey® is the nation’s largest independent franchisor of automotive oil change centers and is looking to expand in 2021 by opening 30+ new locations. Grease Monkey® International, LLC is the nation’s largest independent franchisor of automotive oil change centers serving more than 2 million customers each year.

Position Overview

During the Full Service Oil Change, the hood technician is responsible for performing all of the services in the engine compartment. The hood technician is also responsible for directing the activities in the bay area, ensuring that the service has been thoroughly completed and recorded on the Work Order.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work safely, wear safety gear, keep work area clean and organized.


• Use Echo System / Echo services and vehicle information


• Direct the vehicle into the bay


• Place fender covers on the vehicle


• Perform light check and check/fill automatic transmission fluid(when applicable), condition and level of oil, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid, coolant, battery electrolyte


• Remove and check emissions components: Replace top-side oil filter, when applicable. air filter, cabin air filter, breather, and radiator cap. Deliver emissions components to center manager for customer presentation. when applicable Install emissions components


• Perform visual inspection of belts, hoses, and other hood compartment components, document unusual conditions


• Perform additional services, as needed, perform final safety and quality check


• Record information on Work Order

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, lawn mowing, clearing litter, snow and ice from the site, and cleaning restrooms. Crew members must attend crew meetings and run errands as required, as well as other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Job Qualifications

• Customer service skills Basic literacy (ready, writing, math skills) Verbal communication skills


• Ability and license to operate motor vehicles


• Ability to properly use mechanical hand tools


• Attention to detail


• Previous experience or training - Minimum 3 months actual experience or supervised training as a hood technician required

Working Conditions

Materials 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

• Discounted Services for Employees


• Flexible Hours


• Opportunities for Advancement