Hood Technician

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers; Alexander City (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers in Alexander City, Alabama is seeking a Hood Technician to inspect and lubricate vehicles efficiently while ensuring a positive customer experience. The role includes conducting multi-point inspections and advising on necessary repairs.

The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge in automotive maintenance, a valid driver’s license, and a focus on teamwork. Additional physical requirements involve standing, bending, and lifting as needed during car servicing tasks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in automotive repair and maintenance desired but not required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background screen.

Responsibilities

• Complete work accurately and quickly allowing customers to remain in their vehicles.
• Perform multi‑point inspection.
• Inspect vehicles for additional repairs needed.
• Advise service consultant/tech for additional work.
• Inspect fluid levels of power steering reservoir and transmission.
• Inspect belts, hoses, and wiper blades.
• Check air pressure of tires.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Skills

Knowledge in automotive repair and maintenance

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Customer-focused attitude

Education

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is the pre‑eminent automotive maintenance provider in the nation with over 350 locations across 21 states, leading our industry through excellence, innovation, and growth. Don’t let our name fool you, in addition to our fast oil change bays, our locations can be your one‑stop shop with certified technicians providing a variety of mechanical services, as well as tire services.

Job Description

The Hood Technician is responsible for inspecting and lubricating cars in a quick, yet thorough manner for customers in a professional and efficient manner. This position will adhere to and promote the Company mission while operating within the confines of the Company’s core values and contributing to the success of their functional team.

Primary Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Complete work accurately and quickly allowing customers to remain in their vehicles
• Perform multi‑point inspection
• Inspect vehicles for additional repairs needed
• Advise service consultant/tech for additional work
• Inspect fluid levels of power steering reservoir and transmission
• Inspect belts, hoses, and wiper blades
• Check air pressure of tires
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

Qualifications

We are looking for:

• Knowledge in automotive repair and maintenance desired but not required
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background screen
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer‑focused attitude with ability to work well in a team environment
• Willingness to work Saturdays and/or Sundays

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, and bending
• At times, exerting 50 - 100 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10 - 25 lbs of force frequently and/or greater than 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects
• Requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials

By completing this application, you are agreeing that you are able to meet the physical requirements listed for this role.