KAM- ADVANCED LUBE TECHNICIAN

AutoInc; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia of Amarillo in Amarillo, TX is seeking an Automotive Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on customer vehicles, including oil changes, tire rotations, and filter changes. The role emphasizes keeping the bay area clean and adhering to safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math/reading/writing, and the ability to operate hand and power tools, a standard transmission vehicle, and a computer with a 10-key calculator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Ability to apply common sense to written or oral instructions.
• Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables.
• Strong mental aptitude.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong personal initiative.
• Ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle.
• Ability to use a computer and 10 key calculator.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely.
• General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.
• General mechanical skills.
• Aptitude to retain new information.
• Physical requirements: lift/carry 1-75lbs; may lift 75-150+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance repairs on customer vehicles, including oil changes, tire rotations, and filter changes.
• Keep bay area and shop clean; account for dealership tools.
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean and customer cars ready.
• Follow safety regulations and dispose hazardous wastes properly.
• Work in indoor/outdoor auto shop environment with varying conditions.

Skills

Oil changes

Tire rotations

Filter changes

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

High school diploma

Basic math/reading/writing

Computer literacy

Tools

10 key calculator

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Kia of Amarillo - Amarillo, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Performing maintenance repairs on customer vehicles to include oil changes, tire rotations, and filter changes
• General housekeeping will be required including but not limited to bay area, oil drains, oil filter buckets, and other general duties
• Ensure that customer's cars are kept clean
• Keep shop area neat and clean and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes

Pre-Hire Requirements

• Valid TX DL and acceptable driving record, acceptable background review, and negative drug screen

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Basic math, reading and writing skills
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written or oral diagrammatic form
• Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations
• Strong mental aptitude
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong personal initiative
• Ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle
• Ability to use a computer and 10 key calculator
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely
• General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations
• General mechanical skills
• Aptitude to retain new information
• Physical Requirements:
  • Frequent standing, bending/stooping/squatting, climbing stairs/ladders, pushing/pulling, grasping/gripping, writing/typing, finger dexterity, driving/operating equipment hearing, speaking, vision (beyond arm’s length), working in confined spaces, able to lift/carry 1-75lbs
  • Occasionally climbing stairs/ladders, lying down, reaching above shoulders, able to lift/carry 75-150+lbs
• Please note: Tools are not furnished by the company. Employees are required to furnish their own.

Working Conditions

• The employee will work indoors and outdoors in an auto shop environment.
• Will be frequently rotating equipment, vehicles, elevators, lifts, tow-lines, etc.
• Will be exposed to fumes, chemicals, solvents, caustics, etc.
• Will be exposed to extreme temperatures.

While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. The company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments). Be ready and willing to perform additional tasks or duties as needed or requested by management.

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