Automotive Hood TechnicianState Inspector

Grease Monkey Huntersville; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in automotive services is seeking a dedicated hood technician to join their team. In this role, you'll be responsible for performing essential oil change services and ensuring a high-quality customer experience. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your skills to maintain vehicle performance and safety. The company values attention to detail and offers opportunities for advancement, making it a great place for those looking to grow in the automotive field. If you have a passion for cars and customer service, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Discounted Services for Employees

Flexible Hours

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• 3+ months experience as a hood technician is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform engine compartment services and direct activities in the bay area.
• Conduct visual inspections and document unusual conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic literacy

Verbal communication skills

Ability to operate motor vehicles

Mechanical hand tools usage

Attention to detail

Experience as a hood technician

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mechanical hand tools

Job description

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

1. Work safely, wear safety gear, keep work area clean and organized.
2. Use Echo System / Echo services and vehicle information.
3. Direct the vehicle into the bay.
4. Place fender covers on the vehicle.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Perform visual inspection of belts, hoses, and other hood compartment components, document unusual conditions.
8. Perform additional services, as needed, perform final safety and quality check.
9. 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

1. Customer service skills.
2. Basic literacy (reading, writing, math skills).
3. Verbal communication skills.
4. Ability and license to operate motor vehicles.
5. Ability to properly use mechanical hand tools.
6. Attention to detail.
7. 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

1. Discounted Services for Employees.
2. Flexible Hours.
3. 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 will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Grease Monkey Corporate.