Lube Tech

Kama'aina Nissan; Hilo, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kama'aina Nissan in Hilo, HI is seeking a service assistant to learn performing quality vehicle service maintenance and repairs. You will work alongside an assigned technician on oil changes, fluid checks, minor repairs, and inspections.

A valid driver’s license and English fluency are required, with ASE certifications contributing to eligibility. The role is full-time, located in Hilo, with an hourly wage of $16.75 to $19.44 and opportunities to expand technical skills through ongoing training

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to read, write, and fluently use English.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Performs oil changes and replaces oil filters according to procedures.
• Checks and tops off engine oil and other fluids.
• Replaces light bulbs, fuses, and other minor components.
• Inspects vehicles for safety issues and identifies potential repairs.
• Explains services and repair options in writing to customers.
• Adheres to safety procedures and maintains compliance.
• Delivers customer cars to service stalls and picks up parts as directed.
• Performs maintenance, lubrication, and minor repairs as directed.
• Attends training classes and departmental meetings.

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: HILO, HI 96720. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $16.75 - $19.44 Hourly. 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.
• 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 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.

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.

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 assistance of safety gears, equipment, or PPE, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with the assistance 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.