Hood Technician

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive maintenance provider is seeking a Hood Technician responsible for efficiently inspecting and lubricating vehicles. This role emphasizes customer service and teamwork, requiring effective communication and a valid driver's license. Candidates should be ready to work Saturdays and meet physical demands of the job. Join a company that values excellence and innovation in automotive care and contribute to a professional team in Columbia, SC.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background screen.
• Willingness to work Saturdays.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Inspect and lubricate cars for customers efficiently.
• Perform multi-point inspection of vehicles.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• 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 skills

Customer-focused attitude

Background check clearance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Saturday availability

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is the pre-eminent automotive maintenance provider in the nation with over350 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 background screen
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused attitude with ability to work well in a team environment
• Willingness to work Saturdays

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

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