Hood Technician

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for Bonus & Incentives

Paid vacation / holidays

IRA - Company Match up to 3%

Uniforms provided

No Sundays

Job summary

A leading automotive maintenance provider seeks a Hood Technician for their Kingsport location. The role involves inspecting and lubricating vehicles, advising on repairs, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have effective communication skills, a valid driver's license, and a customer-focused attitude. The position offers bonuses, IRA matching, and paid vacation. Must meet physical demands and willingness to work Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Ability to operate and drive vehicles.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screen.
• Ability to operate and drive vehicles.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screen.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with customers.
• Customer-focused attitude with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Willingness to work Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and lubricate cars for customers efficiently.
• Perform multi-point inspections on vehicles.
• Advise service consultant on additional work required.
• 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.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company's vision, mission and values in all interactions with customers, co-workers, managers, and suppliers.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Skills

Knowledge in automotive repair and maintenance

Effective communication skills

Customer-focused attitude

Teamwork

Willingness to work Saturdays

Ability to read instructions

Drug test compliance

Education

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is the pre-eminent automotive maintenance provider in the nation with over 400 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 reports to the Store Manager and Service Manager. 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
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company's vision, mission and values in all interactions with customers, co-workers, managers, and suppliers.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• 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 operate and drive vehicles
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screen
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with customers
• Customer-focused attitude with the ability to work well in a team environment
• Willingness to work Saturdays

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Exposure to inclement weather
• Prolonged periods of standing, stopping, and bending
• Exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-24 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than 10 pounds of force to move objects
• Requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Additional Information

• Opportunity for Bonus & Incentives
• Paid vacation / holidays
• IRA - Company Match up to 3%
• Uniforms provided
• No Sundays

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.