Lube Technician - Growth & 401k, PTO, Full-Time

Sonic-Automotive; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match

Paid Time Off accrual

Sundays off

Thanksgiving & Christmas closures

Employee discounts on cars

Job summary

Baytown Ford, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, is hiring a Lube Technician to lubricate cars quickly and thoroughly in coordination with the Production Foreman.

The role requires basic automotive knowledge, hand tools, and the ability to work with technicians and service advisors. This is a full-time position with benefits and advancement opportunities within a Fortune 500 company.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience as a technician’s helper, apprentice technician, or lube technician in an automotive dealership or service shop.
• Basic understanding of automotive systems, components, and maintenance procedures, including oil changes, filter replacements, tire rotations, and fluid checks.
• Experience using automotive tools and equipment, such as wrenches, oil filter wrenches, and socket sets to perform tasks efficiently and safely.
• Must have own set of tools (basic hand tools, wrenches, sockets)
• Ability to work collaboratively with other technicians, service advisors, and customers, along with strong communication skills to explain maintenance needs and recommendations clearly.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must be authorized to work in the USA
• Must be willing to undergo pre-employment compliance requirements: Drug testing, background check, MVR.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough check of customer’s car (battery, lights, tires), referring repairs to the Service Advisor.
• Operate and maintain lubrication equipment.
• Receive repair order and service lift.
• Lubricate entire car and inspect for other repair needs.
• Ensure the customer’s car is kept clean.
• Ensure all equipment is in proper working order and safe.
• Use appropriate amounts of materials and supplies.
• Follow all safety policies and report accidents.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Tools

Wrenches

Oil filter wrenches

Socket sets

Lubrication equipment

Job description

Baytown Ford, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, is hiring a Lube Technician to lubricate cars quickly and thoroughly in coordination with the Production Foreman.

The role requires basic automotive knowledge, hand tools, and the ability to work with technicians and service advisors. This is a full-time position with benefits and advancement opportunities within a Fortune 500 company.