Hood Technician

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in the United States is looking for a Hood Technician to inspect and lubricate vehicles efficiently while maintaining a clean work area. Candidates should have a customer-focused attitude, effective communication skills, and a willingness to work Saturdays. Physical requirements include standing, bending, and occassional lifting. A valid driver's license and passing a drug test are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to pass drug test and background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background screen.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Customer-focused attitude and ability to work well in a team.
• Willingness to work Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and lubricate vehicles professionally.
• Perform multi-point inspections.
• Maintain a safe 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

Teamwork

Saturdays availability

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 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

Additional Information

All 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.