LUBE TECHNICIAN

South Texas Auto Group; Palm Heights Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Basic Life Insurance

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Training

Short Term Disability

Employee Purchase Program

Job summary

South Texas Auto Group is seeking a Lube Technician to inspect and lubricate vehicles efficiently while supporting the service department. The role offers growth potential as technicians advance from entry-level duties to more complex repairs.

The position emphasizes adherence to safety standards, quality lubrication, and clear communication with service advisors. He/she should be prepared for a fast-paced dealership environment with physical requirements typical of automotive service roles.

Qualifications

• Reads and comprehends written instructions and information.
• Familiar with automotive repair/maintenance basics.
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to operate manual transmissions.
• Prior experience as a technician’s helper or apprentice is preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform multipoint inspections.
• Communicate additional service/repair needs to service advisors.
• Service universal joints, grease fittings, and steering knuckles using grease guns.
• Inspect fluid levels in steering gears, power steering reservoirs, transmissions, differentials, rear axle housings and shocks.
• Check tire pressure.
• Lubricate moving parts with specified lubricants.
• Drain oil from crankcase and refill with required amount of oil.
• Add water to radiator and battery.
• Replace oil and air filters.
• Inspect all vehicles for additional repairs.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety standards and codes of conduct.
• Follow dealership safety procedures to avoid exposure to fumes, dirt and harsh chemicals.

Skills

Read & comprehend instructions

Automotive repair/maintenance basics

Valid driver license

Operate manual transmissions

Communication & interpersonal skills

Dealership employment requirements

Job description

Lube Technician – Automotive

Why wait to make a career out of doing what you love? Some of our best master technicians started as lube techs. So if working on cars gets your gears moving, contact us today. As a lube tech, you’ll start by being responsible for inspecting and lubricating vehicles quickly and thoroughly. And with a little hard work and dedication, who knows where you’ll be able to go? At our dealership, the door is always open. And so are your options.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform multipoint inspections


• Communicate additional service/repair needs to service advisors


• Service universal joints, grease fittings, and steering knuckles using hand- or compressed-air powered grease guns


• Inspect fluid levels in steering gears, power steering reservoirs, transmissions, differentials, rear axle housings and shackles


• Check tire pressure


• Lubricate moving parts with specified lubricants


• Drain oil from crankcase and refill with required amount of oil


• Add water to radiator and battery


• Replace oil and air filters


• Inspect all vehicles for additional repairs


• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety standards and codes of conduct


• Follow dealership safety procedures to avoid exposure to fumes, dirt and harsh chemicals

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience and commensurate with Fortune 500 companies.

Qualifications

• Must meet dealership’s requirements for employment


• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and information


• Familiarity with all aspects of automotive repair/maintenance


• Must have a valid driver license and be able to operate manual transmissions


• Prior experience as a technician’s helper or apprentice preferred


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to inclement weather


• Ability to operate an automobile


• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping and bending


• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects


• Requires a significant amount of walking and/or standing. May also require working in the seated position for long periods while operating controls with arms and legs. This position may also require working at a production pace while pushing and/or pulling materials from place to place.

Benefits Offered

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• 401(k)


• Basic Life Insurance


• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance


• Paid Training


• Short Term Disability


• Employee Purchase Program

AboutUs

South Texas Auto Group is interested in finding talented individuals who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career in the automotive industry. We offer an excellent benefit package and a great working environment with many different employment opportunities ranging from sales to service to management. If you want to set yourself apart from the ordinary routine of the average job, possess the unique ability to consistently provide outstanding customer service, and have a dedication to excellence.