Express Maintenance Technician

Lakeside Toyota; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401K Plan

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Paid Vacations

Life Insurance

Direct Deposit

Job summary

A leading automotive service center in Metairie is seeking an Express Maintenance Technician with strong automotive repair skills. The position starts at $14.00 per hour plus bonuses, with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and a 401K plan. Ideal candidates have effective communication skills and must meet dealership requirements. Join a family-oriented workplace where opportunities for growth and long-term employment await.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform multipoint inspections.
• Communicate additional service/repair needs to service advisors.
• Service universal joints, grease fittings, and steering knuckles.

Skills

Automotive repair/maintenance

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading/writing instructions

Job description

Express Maintenance Technician

Lakeside Toyota - Service

Metairie, LA

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

Starting at $14.00 per hour plus bonuses.

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’s license and be able to operate manual transmissions.
• Prior experience as a technician's helper or apprentice preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Physician 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 to 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
• 401K Plan
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Vacations
• Life Insurance
• Direct Deposit

About Us

We cordially invite you to come tour our new 30,000 square foot state‑of‑the‑art building. Business is booming and we are adding a few extra extraordinary individuals.

Our new state‑of‑the‑art building is open to serve our valued guests and employees. We have proudly served the community for 31 years and have a widespread marketplace with a loyal extensive customer base culminating in years of repeat sales and service. Our positive, respectful, famliy‑oriented workplace environment has resulted in long‑term employee retention awarding many a comfortable retirement.