Lube Technician

Westlakehyundai; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

401K Plan

Paid time off

Paid training, growth opportunity

Employee vehicle purchase plan

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Westlakehyundai in Thousand Oaks is seeking a Lube Technician to perform basic preventative maintenance and inspect vehicles for potential issues. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, prior dealership experience, and a valid California driver's license.

The position involves communicating with the Parts Department and ensuring quality work while maintaining a clean workspace. Employee benefits include health coverage, a 401K plan, paid training, and discounts on products and services.

Qualifications

• Take accurate notes on vehicle condition.
• Prior dealership experience is a must.
• Valid California driver's license; insurable.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Parts Department to obtain needed parts.
• Complete a thorough Multi-Point inspection on each vehicle.
• Document work performed on each vehicle on the Repair Order.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Team-oriented

Manual and automatic transmission driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lube Technician will perform basic preventative maintenance, inspect vehicles for potential problems, and troubleshoot issues to ensure vehicles are performing properly and the needs of customers are appropriately addressed. This role is expected to partner with our service department team and management to deliver superior service.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Take accurate notes on vehicle condition
• Prior dealership experience is a must
• Follow proper and explicit instructions
• Professional appearance and disposition
• Strong communication skills; listening
• Productivity through time management
• Prior technician experience
• Valid California driver's license; insurable
• Drive manual and automatic transmissions
• Team-oriented with a positive, friendly disposition

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with Parts Department to obtain needed parts
• Inform Service Manager if vehicle is down awaiting parts
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer
• Examine vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
• Inform Service Advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised
• Complete a thorough Multi-Point inspection on each vehicle
• Document work performed on each vehicle on the Repair Order
• Road test vehicles for diagnosis and repair verification
• Continually monitor status of each vehicle and inform the Service Manager; elevate wait jobs as much as possible; monitor promised times and advise if there will be a problem meeting a promised time as soon as it becomes apparent
• Ensure that each vehicle is returned clean
• Report to management any situation or condition that would jeopardize the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its customers, or its employees
• Properly use special tools and equipment provided by dealership or manufacturers; maintain an inventory of standard Technician tools not normally inventoried by dealership as special tools
• Understand and complete required training for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Comply with all federal, state and local laws, as well as company policy, regarding safeguarding customers’ vehicles, property, and information
• Maintain a clean workspace
• Report to management any problems with equipment, tools or dangerous conditions
• Produce quality work
• Review technical bulletins and other publications as assigned by management
• Participate and utilize technical training as requested by management

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, Vision coverage for employee
• 401K Plan
• Paid time off
• Paid training, growth opportunity
• Employee vehicle purchase plan
• Discounts on products and services
• Long-term job security

COMPENSATION: $20.00 -25.00/hr. (depending on experience)

We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.