Express Technician

hendrick; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet (Charleston) is seeking a Lube Technician focused on express lube duties. You will perform oil and filter changes, check fluid levels, and ensure vehicles are clean while adhering to lube guidelines. The role requires basic automotive knowledge and customer-facing interaction with service staff.

The position emphasizes safety (OSHA) and CSI standards; training will cover all required procedures and documentation. This is a full-time, on-site role in Charleston, SC.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of automotive parts and systems.
• Demonstrable mechanical skills and knowledge.
• Ability to deal effectively with customers and dealership personnel.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and memos.
• Ability to understand and follow technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to express lube guidelines.
• Performs lube, oil and filter changes with proper draining and replacement.
• Reports repairs to service consultant.
• Installs LOF reminder stickers in vehicles.
• Checks fluid levels and ensures clean vehicles.
• Follows OSHA guidelines and company CSI standards.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Mechanical skills

Customer service

Reading/writing ability

Education

Technical training

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet (Charleston)

Location: 1500 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, South Carolina 29407

Job Description Summary

Responsible for performing express lube duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Adheres to express lube guidelines.
• Performs lube, oil and filter changes by draining and replacing oil and filter, and lubricating all joints, including idler arm steering knuckles, tie rods ends and ball joints.
• Reports all necessary repairs to service consultant.
• Installs completed LOF reminder sticker in vehicle.
• Checks battery, tire air pressure, windshield fluid, transmission fluid and power steering fluid levels and refills as needed.
• Checks coolant level and refills as necessary.
• Ensures that vehicle is clean and free of fluid residue or fingerprints.
• Checks fluid level prior to release of vehicle to ensure proper levels.
• Adheres to all current OSHA guidelines.
• Maintains CSI at or above Company standards.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Basic knowledge of automotive parts and systems. Demonstrable mechanical skills and knowledge. Technical training or commensurate technical experience. Ability to deal effectively with customers and dealership personnel.

Verbal and Writing Ability

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employee.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to understand and follow technical manuals.

Certificates and Licenses

Valid Driver's License

Environment Demands

Duties are performed primarily in the service area. Work includes movement around vehicles, working in various physical positions, and the safe operation of power tools and test equipment. The Lube Technician may be exposed to loud noise, vibration, exhaust fumes, and other service and repair conditions. The Lube Technician frequently interacts with service advisors and the service manager.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Competency

• Analytical - Collects and researches data.
• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Team Work - Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Strives to increase productivity.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf .