Express Lube tech

Preston Automotive Group; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid Uniforms

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Employee Pricing on New Vehicles

Free Access to the Preston Auto Fitness Center

Job summary

A family-owned automotive dealer in Pennsylvania is seeking a Quick Lube Technician to perform essential maintenance tasks in a dynamic service environment. Responsibilities include multipoint inspections, communicating service needs, and managing lubrication tasks. The ideal candidate should possess effective communication skills and familiarity with automotive repair. Benefits include health insurance, a 401K plan, and employee pricing on new vehicles. This position offers a chance for career growth in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate manual transmissions.
• Prior experience as a technician’s helper or apprentice preferred.
• Must meet dealership's requirements for employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform multipoint inspections
• Communicate additional service/repair needs to service advisors
• Drain oil from crankcase and refill with required amount of oil

Skills

Ability to read/comprehend written instructions

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Familiarity with automotive repair/maintenance

Job description

Quick Lube Technician (Entry Level) – Automotive

Why wait to make a career out of doing what you love? Some of our best master technicians started as quick lube techs. So if working on cars gets your gears moving, contact us today. As a quick lube tech, you’ll start by being responsible for inspecting and lubricating vehicles quickly and thoroughly. And with a little hard work and dedication, who knows where you’ll be able to go? At our dealership, the door is always open. And so are your options.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform multipoint inspections
• Communicate additional service/repair needs to service advisors
• Service universal joints, grease fittings, and steering knuckles using hand- or compressed-air powered grease guns
• Inspect fluid levels in steering gears, power steering reservoirs, transmissions, differentials, rear axle housings and shackles
• Check tire pressure
• Lubricate moving parts with specified lubricants
• Drain oil from crankcase and refill with required amount of oil
• Add water to radiator and battery
• Replace oil and air filters
• Inspect all vehicles for additional repairs
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety standards and codes of conduct
• Follow dealership safety procedures to avoid exposure to fumes, dirt and harsh chemicals

Compensation

Compensation is $15.00 per hour

Qualifications

• Must meet dealership’s requirements for employment
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and information
• Familiarity with all aspects of automotive repair/maintenance
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to operate manual transmissions
• Prior experience as a technician’s helper or apprentice preferred
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to inclement weather
• Ability to operate an automobile
• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping and bending
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Requires a significant amount of walking and/or standing. May also require working in the seated position for long periods while operating controls with arms and legs. This position may also require working at a production pace while pushing and/or pulling materials from place to place.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid Uniforms
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Employee Pricing on New Vehicles
• Free Access to the Preston Auto Fitness Center.

About Us

Come grow with Preston Auto! Founded in 1989 and family owned and operated ever since, Preston Auto has expanded to 10 locations with 16 brands. We are the area's largest dealer group selling more than 10,000 vehicles/yr.! At Preston Auto we offer the area's top pay, a comprehensive benefits package (401K, health insurance, onsite fitness center, and more!), and a fun and energetic work atmosphere. We take great pride in serving our customers at a world class "You Come First!" level and strive for sales leadership at all of our locations. At Preston Auto, we believe in promoting from within and as we continue to grow, our top performers have opportunities for advancement within the company. In fact, many of our store operators started out as Sales Consultants or working in our Business Development Centers! We are proud to have some of the highest retention rates and lowest turnover rates in the industry! We take great pride in not only serving our community, but also giving back to our community as well as we collaborate with the YMCA, United Way, and many other great organizations in the community.