Oil Lube Tech

Frontier Toyota; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Toyota in Valencia, CA is seeking an Oil Lube Tech to join our service team. You will drain and replace engine oil, perform multipoint inspections, check for leaks, top off fluids, rotate tires, and install batteries, wipers, and filters.

You will also communicate with customers and help keep the shop running efficiently. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and proven automotive repair experience.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical skills and adherence to safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and manage time.
• Proven automotive maintenance and repair experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Postsecondary lube tech training or ASE certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drain engine oil and add new oil to the engine.
• Perform multipoint inspection reports.
• Inspect engines for leaks.
• Top off fluids in transmission or braking systems.
• Perform tire pressure checks and rotations and inflate as needed.
• Install batteries, wiper blades and air filters.
• Diagnose issues and recommend repair work to mechanics.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Customer communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Manual dexterity

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lube tech program (postsecondary)

ASE certification (advantageous)

Tools

N/A

Job description

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Oil Lube Tech

Full Time Frontier Toyota, Valencia, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1036

To be successful as a lube technician, you should have strong mechanical skills and adhere to all safety procedures and practices. Ultimately, an outstanding lube technician should be able to communicate effectively with customers and demonstrate excellent time management skills.

• Drain engine oil and add new oil to a car's engine.
• Perform Multipoint Inspection Reports.
• Inspect engines for leaks.
• Top off other fluids in the transmission or braking system.
• Perform tire pressure checks and rotations and inflate as needed.
• Install new batteries, wiper blades and air filters.
• Diagnose issues and recommend repair work to mechanics.

Marginal Duties

• Applying lubricants to the moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear and ensure optimal engine performance.
• Lubricating wheel bearings (when applicable) to prevent excessive wear.
• Replacing cabin, fuel, air, and oil filters as required.
• Performing tire rotations to ensure even tire wear.
• Testing tire pressure and adding air as needed.
• Thoroughly inspecting customers’ vehicles for oil leaks.
• Making recommendations for additional servicing based on initial vehicle inspections.
• Notifying the Service Advisor when vehicle maintenance or servicing cannot be completed within scheduled timeframes.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a postsecondary education lube technician program is advantageous.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is advantageous.
• Proven experience in automotive maintenance and repair.
• Valid driver's license.
• Complete on-line modules as per monthly Toyota training report.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.