Lube Technician

L0019 Lithia Toyota of Klamath Falls; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Lithia Learning Center

Wellness Programs

Job summary

lithia Toyota of Klamath Falls in Klamath Falls, OR is seeking a Lube Technician to join our service department. You will perform routine maintenance and diagnose basic issues, with a focus on efficiency, quality, and safety.

The role emphasizes learning and growth, with opportunities to pursue ASE certifications and advance within the Lithia family. This entry-point position requires a reliable, detail-oriented individual with strong communication.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of automotive experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication.
• Automotive technical knowledge.
• 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.
• 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Sense of urgency

Communication skills

Automotive knowledge

Driver's license

Job description

Dealership: L0019 Lithia Toyota of Klamath Falls Lithia Toyota of Klamath Falls Hiring: Lube Technician Pay: Flat rate pay scale, depending on qualifications and experience. Schedule: We ask that you have open availability to support dealership operations and customer demand. You will need to be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a team where you can start building a long-term career in the automotive industry while gaining hands-on experience in a busy Toyota service department. Lithia Toyota of Klamath Falls is an 11-time Toyota Motor Corporation President's Award winner, recognizing excellence in customer service, sales, and overall dealership performance. As a Lube Technician, you'll partner with experienced technicians and have the opportunity to develop your skills through hands-on training and manufacturer-supported development. This is a great entry point for someone looking to grow into a Certified Technician role and build a career with a company that promotes from within.

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

What You'll Bring

• 1+ year of automotive experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Excellent communication
• Automotive Technical Knowledge
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential. High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 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!