Lube Technician - Lexus Birmingham in Birmingham, AL at Sonic Automotive
Location: 1001 Tom Williams Way
Birmingham, AL 35210
Job Type: Other
Experience: Associate
About
At Lexus Birmingham, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you will have opportunities to grow and develop professionally.
Job Description
The Lube Technician will be responsible for lubricating cars quickly and thoroughly, and coordinating with the Production Foreman.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform thorough check of customer’s car (i.e., battery, lights, tires), referring all needed repairs and preventive maintenance to Service Advisor.
- Operate and maintain all lubrication equipment.
- Receive repair order from either the Service Salesman or the Production Foreman and proceed to service lift.
- Lubricate entire car while looking for other items which may need repair.
- Ensure that the customer’s car is kept clean.
- Make certain all equipment is in proper working order, especially the lifts.
- Use adequate, but not excessive, amounts of materials and supplies.
- Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.
- 1+ years 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.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have Experience)
- Relevant certifications, such as ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification, or completion of a formal automotive technician training program.
Compensation (Hourly)
- $17-20 per hour (Based on experience)
Schedule
- Full-time (40 hours a week)
- 5 days a week
- Sundays off
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off accrual
- Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
- Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
- Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company
Benefits
- 5-day work week (Dealership closed on Sundays)
- Conveniently located off of I-85 in South Atlanta
- Staple in the community with community outreach opportunities
- Industry-leading Management (Dealership and Corporate)
- Welcoming work environment to call home that appreciates you and your skills
- Available $0 Health plan premiums for Technicians based on tenure.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.