Lube Technician

Bruce Titus Automotive Group; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

Medical, Dental and Vision Plan

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Plan

On-going training and opportunity for

Job summary

Bruce Titus Automotive Group is seeking an Entry-level Automotive Technician for Olympia Chrysler Jeep in Olympia, WA 98502. The role focuses on performing repair work, lubrication, inspections, and basic maintenance per dealership standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and ability to operate both automatic and manual transmissions. Compensation ranges with the hourly market and benefits include training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 3–6 months related experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operation instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and communicate clearly with customers.
• Ability to operate both automatic and manual transmission vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Performs work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy.
• Recommends lubrication, safety inspections, and related services.
• Drains oil and refills to specification; replaces filters as needed.
• Inspects fluid levels and tire pressures; maintains vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Written communication

Public speaking / customer interaction

Basic arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Entry
• Job Location: Olympia Chrysler Jeep - Olympia, WA 98502
• Salary Range: $17.50 - $21.00 Hourly
• Job Category: Automotive Technician

Benefits

• On-site training
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plan
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance Plan
• On-going training and opportunity for growth

Bruce Titus Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. A criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen will be conducted on the final candidate prior to beginning employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Recommends lubrication, safety inspection, and other related services.
• Drains oil from crankcase and refills with required amount of oil.
• Replaces oil and air filters.
• Inspects vehicle fluid levels, replaces or replenishes as necessary.
• Checks tire pressure and add air if needed.
• Lubricates moving parts with specified lubricants.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Documents all work performed on the repair order.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs as assigned by service manager.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

Work Environment

The work environment can range from slow to fast paced. The work environment is indoor and outdoor and may include inclement weather. The work environment is a multi-tasking, front line customer service environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to extreme. Numerous chemicals are used on a frequent basis as a normal part of this job. In order to recognize and protect oneself from chemicals in the workplace, the employee will:

• Attend training in company's hazard communication program (worker's right to know).
• Utilize chemical inventory list.
• Utilize material safety data sheets (M.S.D.S) file.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment at all times.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to operate both automatic and manual transmission vehicles.

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.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver's license.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stretch, kneel, stoop, crawl, climb, balance, twist, turn, handle, reach, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.