Lube Technician

Suburban CDJR Farmington Hills; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is hiring at Suburban CDJR Farmington Hills for an auto technician to perform repairs per repair orders, diagnose malfunctions, and ensure quality through road-tests. The role emphasizes efficiency, safety, and tool management in a fast-paced service department.

Applicants should have automotive knowledge, strong communication, and a valid driver's license; experience is not required, with opportunities for certification and training through the dealership.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication.
• Automotive technical knowledge.
• No previous experience required.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Lithia and manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose cause of malfunction.
• Road-test vehicles to ensure quality of repair work.
• Accurately record time spent repairs utilizing company time clocking procedures.
• Document work performed on repair order and document test procedures/results.
• Acquire and maintain manufacturer and ASE certifications by completing the necessary and required training.
• Constructively communicate with other dealership personnel as required to satisfy customer needs.

Skills

Automotive Technical Knowledge

Attention to detail

Sense of urgency

Excellent communication

Job description

Dealership: L0405 Suburban CDJR Farmington Hills

What You\'ll Do

• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Lithia and manufacturer standards
• Diagnose cause of malfunction
• Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements
• Road-test vehicles to ensure quality of repair work
• Accurately record time spent repairs utilizing company time clocking procedures
• Document work performed on repair order and document test procedures/results
• Responsible for providing and maintaining an inventory of normal mechanics tools to include screwdrivers, wrenches, socket wrenches, pliers, hammers, chisels and punches, and other tools needed to perform the work for which the technician is trained and not normally inventoried by the service department as "special tools."
• Return special tools to proper place
• Use shop supplies and materials in a practical and economical manner
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace, completing a stall cleaning every day.
• Ensure that customer\'s vehicles are returned to them as clean as they were prior to being serviced.
• Complete all required training
• Acquire and maintain manufacturer and ASE certifications by completing the necessary and required training
• Participate in and utilize technical training as assigned by management
• Review the technical bulletins and other publications as assigned by management
• Constructively communicate with other dealership personnel as required to satisfy customer needs.
• Report to management any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its personnel, or customers.
• Maintain personal grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards according to departmental policies.
• Clean gray work shirts, creased gray work trousers, shirts to be tucked in at all times.
• Belts work on trousers to be of no buckle design to avoid scratching paint on customer\'s vehicles.
• Arrive at work, take breaks, and depart work at the times designated by management.

What You\'ll Bring

• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Excellent communication
• Automotive Technical Knowledge
• No previous experience required.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid\'s driver's license in your state of residence.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers' needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!