Lube Tech

Kamaaina Motors; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,074; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Training opportunities

Job summary

Kamaaina Motors, a family-owned business in Hilo, is seeking a Lube Technician. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for performing oil changes, vehicle inspections, and minor repairs while ensuring excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, strong mechanical skills, and a commitment to safety. Join our dedicated team serving the community for over 120 years.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform oil changes and minor repairs effectively.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and safety procedures.
• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform oil changes and replace filters according to procedures.
• Conduct fluid checks and top off various fluids.
• Inspect vehicles for safety issues and identify potential repairs.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic Mechanical Skills

Safety Compliance

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Safety Gear

Job description

Lube Tech# Lube TechHilo, HI 96720## OverviewSalary Range$16.00 - $16.75 HourlyPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionKamaaina Motors is proud to be part of a fifth-generation, locally family-owned and operated business serving Hawaii for over 120 years. As a minority-owned company, our mission is to provide exceptional service and quality vehicles across our represented brands.**SUMMARY**A Lube Technician is responsible for performing oil changes and other related services on vehicles, ensuring they are in safe running condition while providing excellent customer service. Their duties include changing oil and filters, checking and topping off fluids, performing minor repairs, and conducting vehicle inspections.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**:* Works alongside an assigned technician to learn to perform quality vehicle service maintenance and repairs.* Completes Oil and Filter Changes: Perform oil changes and replace oil filters according to established procedures.* Completes Fluid Checks and Fills: Check and top off engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering 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 routine maintenance 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 repairs as directed.* Replenishes 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 fulfill customer satisfaction and productivity level. Regardless of previous assignment, Bo parts or up sale.* Attends training classes and departmental meetings.* Operates all tools and equipment safely.* Keeps up with all Manufacturer training, safety compliance training, OEM training, and security on a timely basis.* Driving is essential to the position; must have a current valid driver's license and a clean driving abstract.* Maintains a professional appearance.**ADDITIONAL DUTIES:*** Assists the assigned technician as needed.* Other duties as assigned by the Service Manager, General Manager, or Chief Operating Officer.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from ta wo-year college or technical school; or six months to one year 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 maintenance instructions, 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 in written, oral, or diagram form.* Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations; has problem-solving skills.**COMPUTER SKILLS:*** Basic computer skills* Basic email communications skills**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS*** Safety check* 2 ASE certifications.* Driving is essential to the position; must have and maintain current, valid driver's license and a clean driving abstract.**COMPUTER SKILLS:*** Basic computer skills* Basic email communications skills**WORK HOURS:*** Regular Service Department Operational Hours**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and 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 25 pounds with the assistant of safety gears, equipment, or PPE, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 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 body protection. Goggles/eye protection, gloves, ear plugs, and back brace are provided by the organization and must always be included in their toolbox or workstation. PPE approved clothing/uniform and footwear, closed-toe, steel toes and slip-resistant soles, worn at all times.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be 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 the computer and telephone. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles in the service bay area, occasionally moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the service bay area. Appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes must be worn at all times.