Lube Technician

Jenkins Kia of Gainesville; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenkins Kia of Gainesville is seeking a Lube Technician to perform maintenance and service tasks on vehicles. The role requires a clean driving record, one year of servicing experience, and offers competitive benefits including a $5,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive medical plans. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and an aptitude for vehicle maintenance.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Medical- 4 plans (BCBS)

Dental

Vision

Term Life

Company-paid Term Life

STD/LTD

Accident indemnity rider

PTO / Sick days (annually)

401(k) with an employer match

Employee Assistant Program

FMLA / Maternity/Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year vehicle-servicing experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• State-certified inspector preferred or has the ability to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Check and maintain vehicle fluids and parts.
• Perform routine service inspections and oil changes.
• Drive vehicles on the premises as needed.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Job description

About Us:

Jenkins Auto Group, founded by Don Jenkins in 1998, is an industry-leading automotive retailer based in Ocala, FL. With over 1,300 employees representing 17 automotive brands, we offer new and pre-owned vehicles, financing, warranties, automobile parts, accessories, service, and body repair. Our commitment is to provide customers with an outstanding automotive experience delivered with professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm. At Jenkins Auto Group, we believe in promoting growth and upholding our forward trajectory through great people, high standards, and best practices, recognizing that our team is integral to our success.

Job Summary:

The Lube Technician is responsible for servicing vehicles as assigned by the Service Manager, Team Leader, or ASM. The Lube Tech checks the oil, tire pressure and condition, filters, windshield wiper fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission and differential fluids, and engine coolant. He/She will know how to top off or replace these fluids and maintenance-related parts as required. In addition, the Lube Technician may also be assigned to conduct pre-delivery service on a new and pre-owned vehicles to ensure excellent working order upon delivery to the customer. The ideal Lube Technician has an unrestricted driver's license, clean driving record, a minimum of one year vehicle-servicing experience, an aptitude and interest in vehicle maintenance, and strong analytical and communication skills. In addition, the Lube Technician will be (or be qualified to be) a state-certified inspector.

Benefits:

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Medical- 4 plans (BCBS)
• Dental
• Vision
• Term Life
• Company-paid Term Life
• STD/LTD
• Accident indemnity rider
• PTO / Sick days (annually)
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Employee Assistant Program
• FMLA / Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a representative list of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position:

• Expertly check all fluids and maintenance-related parts and top-off or replace fluids or filters/parts as required
• Possess an increasingly broad knowledge of how vehicles' complex components work and interact
• Perform routine service inspections, test, change engine oil/filter, lubricate chassis, and other major components
• Drive vehicles in and around the premises as needed
• Adapt to rapidly changing technologies in the automotive industry
• Perform routine vehicle servicing activities as directed

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment withoutregard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protectedveteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws.