Lube Tech

Kamaaina Nissan Inc; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kamaaina Nissan Inc is seeking an entry-level to mid-level automotive service technician in Hawaii. You will work with an assigned technician to learn quality maintenance and repairs, including oil changes, fluid checks, minor repairs, and inspections.

Responsibilities include communicating repair options in writing and following safety procedures. A valid driver’s license and ASE certifications are required; training is provided and advancing within the service department is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 2 ASE certifications minimum are required.
• A valid driver's license is required and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist technician to learn quality vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks including oil changes and fluid checks.
• Inspect vehicles for safety issues and identify potential repairs.
• Explain services and repair options to customers in writing.

Skills

Safety procedures

Reading comprehension

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

ASE certifications

Driver's license

Tools

Automotive diagnostic tools

Job description

Works alongside an assigned technician to learn to perform quality vehicle service maintenanceand repairs. Completes Oil and Filter Changes: Perform oil changes and replace oil filters according toestablished procedures. Completes Fluid Checks and Fills: Check and top off engine oil, transmission fluid, powersteering fluid, antifreeze, and brake fluid. Completes Minor Repairs: Replace light bulbs, fuses, and other minor components. Completes Vehicle Inspections: Inspect vehicles for safety issues and identify potential repairs. Completes Lubrication and Adjustment: Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts and components. Explains services and repair options in writing to customers in a professional manner. Completes Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety procedures. Completes additional tasks: May include tire rotations, battery testing, and other routinemaintenance tasks, as needed. Delivers customer cars to service stalls as requested by technicians. Picks up parts from the parts department as directed by technicians. Performs safety inspections, oil changes, lubrication work, basic maintenance, and minor repairsas directed. Replenishs supplies as requested by technicians or the service manager. Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to the supervisor. Completes all maintenance services scheduled throughout the day Completes all Pre Delivery inspections as a certified tech Follows up and complies with any decision made by Service Manager or supervisor to fulfillcustomer satisfaction and productivity level. Regardless of previous assignment, Bo parts or upsale. Attends training classes and departmental meetings. Operates all tools and equipment safely. Keeps up with all Manufacturer training, safety compliance training, OEM training, andsecurity on a timely basis. Driving is essential to the position; must have a current valid driver's license and a clean drivingabstract. Maintains a professional appearance.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/orability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEAssociate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from ta wo-year college or technical school; or six months to oneyear related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenanceinstructions, and procedure manuals.• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.common fractions, and decimals.• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITY• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished inwritten, oral, or diagram form.• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardizedsituations; has problem-solving skills.COMPUTER SKILLS:• Basic computer skills• Basic email communications skillsCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS• Safety check• 2 ASE certifications.• Driving is essential to the position; must have and maintain current, valid driver's license and aclean driving abstract.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and usehands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and armsand talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel,crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25pounds with the assistant of safety gears, equipment, or PPE, and occasionally lift and/or move up to50 pounds with the assistant of safety gears, equipment, or PPE. Rarely lift up to 100 pounds,requiring assistance from PPE, tools and equipment for items over 60 pounds.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes back braces, hand, head, foot, eye, face, and bodyprotection. Goggles/eye protection, gloves, ear plugs, and back brace are provided by theorganization and must always be included in their toolbox or workstation. PPE approvedclothing/uniform and footwear, closed-toe, steel toes and slip-resistant soles, worn at all times.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, extended period of sitting, walking, working on thecomputer and telephone. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts andfumes or airborne particles in the service bay area, occasionally moving vehicles. The noise levelin the work environment is usually moderate in the service bay area. Appropriate clothing andclosed-toed shoes must be worn at all times.