Automotive Hood Technician

Grease Monkey Denver 515 S Federal Blvd; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Free services for employees

Flexible hours

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Denver is searching for a hood technician to perform full service oil changes and oversee bay area activities. The role includes directing vehicles, conducting inspections, and ensuring services are thoroughly completed and recorded. Candidates should have customer service skills and a minimum of 3 months experience as a hood technician. The position offers flexible hours and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months actual experience or supervised training as a hood technician required.
• Ability to properly use mechanical hand tools.
• Good corrected vision and hearing.
• Ability to properly use mechanical hand tools.
• Minimum 3 months actual experience or supervised training as a hood technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform all services in the engine compartment during oil changes.
• Direct vehicle into the bay and perform final safety checks.
• Document unusual conditions during inspections.
• Replace oil filter and air/cabin filters when applicable.
• Record information on the Work Order and ensure accuracy.
• Perform additional services and final safety/quality checks.
• Observe emissions components and related work as needed.
• Complete duties in the engine compartment during full service oil changes.
• Contribute to center maintenance and team responsibilities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic literacy (reading, writing, math skills)

Verbal communication skills

Ability and license to operate motor vehicles

Attention to detail

Education

3 months hood technician experience/training

Tools

Mechanical hand tools

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

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.

Our Grease Monkey® Certified Pit Crews offer customers a service experience that is unrivaled in the automotive industry. Our highly trained technicians are certified using our proprietary Grease Monkey® Technician Training & Certification Program. Grease Monkey® certified pit crews offer drivers an exceptional experience, delivered with speed and precision.

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 (reading, 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

• Free Services for Employees
• Flexible Hours
• Opportunities for Advancement