Automotive Hood Technician

Grease Monkey Lafayette/Northglenn; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Flexible hours

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

An established industry player in automotive services is seeking dedicated hood technicians to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll perform essential oil change services while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. With a commitment to exceptional customer service, you will work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your mechanical skills and attention to detail. This position offers opportunities for advancement and a supportive work culture, making it an ideal choice for those looking to grow in the automotive field. Join a team that values your contributions and provides a pathway to success.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills and basic literacy required.
• Minimum of 3 months of experience or training as a hood technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform light checks and check/fill fluids during oil changes.
• Direct vehicles into the bay and ensure thorough service completion.
• Conduct final safety and quality checks on vehicles.

Skills

Customer service skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to operate motor vehicles

Proficiency with mechanical hand tools

Attention to detail

Education

3 months of experience as a hood technician

Tools

Mechanical hand tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement

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 serves more than 2 million customers each year.

Our Grease Monkey Certified Pit Crews offer customers an unrivaled service experience in the automotive industry. Our highly trained technicians are certified through our proprietary Grease Monkey Technician Training & Certification Program. Our certified pit crews deliver an exceptional experience with speed and precision.

Position Overview

During the Full Service Oil Change, the hood technician performs all services in the engine compartment and directs activities in the bay area, ensuring thorough completion and recording of services on the Work Order.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work safely, wear safety gear, and keep the 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 checks and check/fill fluids such as automatic transmission fluid, oil, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid, coolant, and battery electrolyte.
• Remove and check emissions components: replace top-side oil filter, air filter, cabin air filter, breather, and radiator cap as applicable. Deliver emissions components to the center manager for customer presentation and install them as needed.
• Perform visual inspections of belts, hoses, and other hood compartment components, documenting any unusual conditions.
• Perform additional services as needed and conduct final safety and quality checks.
• Record all information on the Work Order.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

All crew members are responsible for general center maintenance and cleaning duties, including mopping, washing windows, lawn mowing, litter removal, snow and ice clearing, and restroom cleaning. Crew members must attend meetings, run errands, and perform other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Job Qualifications

• Customer service skills and basic literacy (reading, writing, math).
• Verbal communication skills.
• Ability and license to operate motor vehicles.
• Proficiency with mechanical hand tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Minimum of 3 months of actual experience or supervised training as a hood technician required.

Working Conditions

• Materials Used: Automotive oils, fluids, lubricants, windshield washer fluid, battery electrolyte.
• Environment: Exposure to outside weather, noise, and vehicle exhaust fumes throughout the shift.
• Physical Activities: Good corrected vision and hearing, frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, handling, reaching, and lifting.

Benefits/Perks

• Discounted services for employees
• Flexible hours
• Opportunities for advancement

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions are made by the franchise management. All employment inquiries should be directed to the franchise location, not Grease Monkey Corporate.