Hood Technician

Express-Oil-Change-; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is seeking a Hood Technician to inspect and lubricate vehicles quickly and professionally, while upholding the company’s values and mission. The role involves multi-point inspections, recommending additional repairs, and collaborating with service staff to ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include checking fluid levels, belts, hoses, and tires, maintaining a safe work area, and being available for weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Automotive repair knowledge preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused attitude with ability to work well in a team.
• Willingness to work Saturdays and/or Sundays.

Responsibilities

• Complete work accurately and quickly with customers staying in their vehicles.
• Perform multi-point inspections.
• Identify additional repairs needed.
• Advise service consultant/technician for recommended work.
• Check fluid levels in power steering and transmission.
• Inspect belts, hoses, and wiper blades.
• Check tire air pressure.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Reading comprehension

Communication skills

Team player

Customer-focused

Weekend availability

Job description

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is the pre-eminent automotive maintenance provider in the nation with over 400 locations across 21states, 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 Responsibilitiesinclude (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 drug test and 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 of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, and bending
• At time, 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