Lube Technician

Grease Monkey 1402; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

A car service center in Buda, Texas is looking for a lube technician to provide full service oil changes, ensuring vehicles are serviced efficiently and safely. Responsibilities include inspecting vehicle undersides, ensuring proper installations, and conducting various maintenance tasks. Candidates must have customer service skills, a valid driver's license, and at least six months of relevant experience. This role emphasizes attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills are essential for interacting with clients.
• Basic literacy, including reading, writing, and math, is required.
• A valid driver's license is mandatory for operating motor vehicles.
• Attention to detail is critical for inspecting vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Service and inspect the complete underside of the vehicle.
• Check that proper gaskets and drain plugs are installed.
• Perform a visual inspection of the vehicle's undercarriage.
• Document any unusual conditions found during inspections.
• Assist with final safety and quality checks.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic literacy (reading, writing, math skills)

Verbal communication skills

Ability and license to operate motor vehicles

Ability to properly use mechanical hand tools

Attention to detail

Education

6 months actual experience or supervised training as a lube technician

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Position Overview

During the Full Service Oil Change, the lube technician is responsible for servicing and inspecting the complete underside of the vehicle quickly, safely, and accurately. The lube technician must pay careful attention that only the proper gaskets and drain plugs are installed, the vehicle is greased, the gear boxes checked, the oil filter is tight, and there are no leaks after installation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work safely, wear safety gear, and keep the work area clean and organized. Protect the pit opening with a bay net when not occupied by the vehicle
• Use Echo System
• Perform a visual inspection of vehicle undercarriage, document any unusual conditions
• Obtain the correct oil filter, Drain oil, and Inspect the oil drain plug and gasket. Replace the bottom-side oil filter, when applicable
• Check/fill gearboxes
• Perform additional services, such as fuel filters, transmissions, and differentials, when applicable
• Assist with performing pressure and leak check
• Perform a visual inspection of belts, hoses, and other hood compartment components, and document unusual conditions. Assist with performing pressure and leak check
• Lubricate chassis, when applicable Install a tamper seal on all plugs
• Assist with final safety and quality check

Other Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to the duties listed above, every crew member is responsible for general center maintenance and cleaning duties such as mopping, washing center windows, lawn mowing, clearing litter, snow, and ice from the site, and cleaning restrooms. Crew members must attend crew meetings and run errands as required, as well as other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Job Qualifications

• Customer service skills
• Basic literacy (ready, writing, math skills)
• Verbal communication skills
• Ability and license to operate motor vehicles
• Ability to properly use mechanical hand tools
• Attention to detail
• Previous experience or training - Minimum 6 months actual experience or supervised training as a lube technician required