Lead Technician in Training

Grease Monkey Westminster Federal Blvd

Westminster (CO)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 58,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Grease Monkey Westminster Federal Blvd is seeking a Lead Technician in Training to join our automotive service team in Westminster, CO. This entry-level leadership track role includes full paid training on vehicle servicing, safety, and floor management.

You will progress from basic servicing to supervising floor operations, conducting final safety checks, and coaching team members to maintain high quality and safety standards. No prior automotive experience is required.

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license required to move vehicles.
No prior automotive experience required; full training provided.
Strong work ethic, reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to lead.
High level safety awareness and PPE adherence.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance and basic servicing under supervision.
Supervise floor operations and guide technicians to ensure safety and efficiency.
Conduct final safety and quality checks before vehicles are released to customers.
Provide positive coaching and support to team members to maintain performance.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

Customer service

Leadership potential

Attention to detail

Job description

Benefits

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Vision insurance

Company Overview

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the Grease Monkey® brand currently operates more than 300 centers internationally with operations in Mexico, China, Colombia and Saudi Arabia. Grease Monkey® is the nation’s largest independent franchisor of automotive oil change centers and is looking to expand in 2021 by opening 30+ new locations. Grease Monkey® International, LLC is the nation’s largest independent franchisor of automotive oil change centers serving more than 2 million customers each year.

Our Grease Monkey® Certified Pit Crews offer customers a service experience that is unrivaled in the automotive industry. Our highly trained technicians are certified using our proprietary Grease Monkey® Technician Training & Certification Program. Grease Monkey® certified pit crews offer drivers an exceptional experience, delivered with speed and precision.

Lead Technician in Training

The Lead Technician in Training is an entry-level leadership track role. No prior automotive or shop experience is necessary—we provide full paid training on technical skills, safety procedures, and floor management.

In this role, you will learn the business from the ground up, starting with basic vehicle servicing and progressing into supervising floor operations, conducting final quality and safety checks, and ensuring team members perform work correctly and safely.

What You Will Learn & Do

Technical & Service Execution

Perform routine preventive maintenance (oil changes, fluid checks, filter replacements, tire rotations, and multi-point inspections).
Learn how to operate shop equipment, lifts, and diagnostic tools safely and effectively.

Quality Control & Safety Audits

Perform final safety and quality checks on completed vehicles (verifying proper torque on drain plugs/filters, fluid levels, and overall work quality) before cars return to customers.
Enforce shop safety guidelines, ensuring all team members wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintain a clean, hazard‑free workplace.

Floor Supervision & Team Leadership

Learn to direct bay workflow to keep service moving efficiently and safely.
Oversee team members on the floor to ensure proper shop procedures are followed on every vehicle.
Provide positive guidance and real-time coaching to keep team performance high.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License: Required to move customer vehicles in and out of service bays.
No Experience Necessary: Complete training is provided.
Key Attributes: Strong work ethic, reliable attendance, attention to detail, and willingness to learn and step into a leadership role.

.Lead Shop Technician is responsible for the direct supervision of all shop technicians. Training all shop technicians for all levels of services, Performing services including brakes, rotors, oil change, transmission, differential, cooling system maintenance, repairing and replacing automotive component.

Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles to ensure customers can drive away feeling safe and at ease

and additional services (e.g. wiper blades, air filters, etc.). He/she communicates with all shop personnel, educating them on necessary preventive vehicle maintenance. Perform final safety and quality check Additional duties may include courtesy, hood and pit tech services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include :

Lead Shop Technician is responsible for the direct supervision of all shop technicians

Training all shop technicians for all levels of services

Designate and coordinate all shop duties to ensure all services are done in a quick timely manner with efficiency and accuracy.

Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles to ensure customers can drive away feeling safe and at ease

Ensure proper execution of all activities in the service bays

Work in tight spaces as dictated by the vehicle's needed repair

Performing preventive maintenance on fluid services equipment

Explaining our company programs, and services To all shop technicians to achieve high customer satisfaction and increased revenues

Attending training sessions that are applicable to the career path and position requirements

Following appropriate safety procedures and notifying the Center Manager of safety hazards or needed equipment repairs

Customer Relations

Welcome customers immediately in a professional manner. requirements, Grease Monkey services and pricing during the Welcome, Wait/Show and Departure.

Present air filter, cabin air filter, breather, and radiator cap if applicable, for customer inspection.
Maintain communications with waiting customers, keep them informed of wait times, and answer questions. Ensure a comfortable, clean, and safe atmosphere for customers.
Review Service Order Ticket, including the Warranty and Free Top-Off Programs on the back, thoroughly with customers at check‑out, explain services performed, purpose of static sticker and reminder card.
Remind departing customers to submit feedback about their visit.
Thank all departing customers and remind them to return.
Resolve customer complaints and damage claims.

Keeping a brisk work pace in a high-volume environment Work safely, wear safety gear, and keep the work area clean and organized.

Use Echo System / Echo services and vehicle information
Direct the vehicle into the bay
Place fender covers on the vehicle
Perform light check and check/fill automatic transmission fluid (when applicable), condition and level of oil, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid, coolant, battery electrolyte
Remove and check emissions components: Replace top-side oil filter, when applicable. air filter, cabin air filter, breather, and radiator cap. Deliver emissions components to the center manager for customer presentation. when applicable Install emissions components
Perform a visual inspection of belts, hoses, and other hood compartment components, document unusual conditions
Perform additional services, as needed
Record information on Work Order
Perform final safety and quality check

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

Salary based on experience.

Benefits