Oil & Lube Technician

Prime, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Safety footwear provided

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime, Inc. is seeking an automotive technician to service and maintain engines and related components in our shop. This role emphasizes quality preventative maintenance, basic diagnostics, and safe operation of equipment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, weekend availability, and a valid driver’s license. We offer a fast-paced team environment with opportunities for continued education and advancement in a leading refrigerated trucking company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training may be considered for entry level roles.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Applies lubricants to moving parts of engines of vehicles for preventing premature engine wear and ensuring optimal performance of engine.
• Replacing cabin, fuel, air and/or oil filters as required.
• Perform engine cleaning and prevent rust formation on the engine and its parts.
• Lubricate wheel bearings and prevent tire wear whenever required.
• Basic knowledge of computer’s and computer software.
• Create RO’s to bill appropriate parts and labor.
• Follow manufactures recommendations for fluid types and capacity.
• Check and top off fluid as needed.
• Lube chassis grease fittings.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service to provide the best care to associates.
• May be required to drive equipment in/out of bays.
• Follow company safety practices and procedures.
• Maintain a tidy work space that is free of debris and clutter to ensure the safety of all associates.
• Identify and bring attention to any mechanical defects noticed during service.

Skills

Basic trucking knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Ready for a game changing career? It's time you get the best pay and the best benefits package in the region right now!

Have experience? We have the power to push your career to the next level!

This Exciting Opportunity Features the Following Benefits:

• Life Changing Pay - We'll help you earn your way to the top with bonuses & unlimited overtime!
• More Free Time - Make Top Tier Pay while Only Working a 3 or 4-Day Work Week!
• PTO Accruals
• No Tools? We Provide Up to $1500 for you to Equip Yourself with the Tools of the Trade
• The Power & Size of Prime Gives You Unlimited Advancement Opportunities
• Health Insurance Benefits at Reasonable Rates
• HSA Benefits
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Accident, Short Term Disability & Life Insurance Options
• 401k Retirement Plans with up to a 5% Match from Prime Inc.
• An Innovative Wellness Program that Pays You to be Healthy
• We Provide Bibs, Steel Toed Boots, Coats, or Shirts Yearly with our Prime Apparel Program
• Continued Education Opportunities Include: OEM Educational Options, HVAC Certification & College Tuition Reimbursement

Our technicians work in the best shops, with the best equipment & are empowered to really make a difference. Prime Inc. is the #1 refrigerated trucking company in America because we invest in our associates. This is your chance to become part of the best team in trucking!

Responsibilities

• Applies lubricants to moving parts of engines of vehicles for preventing premature engine wear and ensuring optimal performance of engine.
• Replacing cabin, fuel, air and/or oil filters as required.
• Perform engine cleaning and prevent rust formation on the engine and its parts.
• Lubricate wheel bearings and prevent tire wear whenever required.
• Basic knowledge of computer’s and computer software.
• Create RO’s to bill appropriate parts and labor.
• Follow manufactures recommendations for fluid types and capacity.
• Check and top off fluid as needed.
• Lube chassis grease fittings.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service to provide the best care to associates.
• May be required to drive equipment in/out of bays.
• Follow company safety practices and procedures.
• Maintain a tidy work space that is free of debris and clutter to ensure the safety of all associates.
• Identify and bring attention to any mechanical defects noticed during service.

Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge

Basic knowledge of the trucking/transportation industry preferred.

Abilities

Must have a strong work history. Flexible schedule with the ability to work weekends required.

Experience, Education, and Training

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This position requires constant standing, forward reaching and feeling; frequent head turning, bending, kneeling, stopping, squatting and pinching. Candidate must be able to lift and carry up to 100lbs and push and pull 50lbs. Steel toed footwear, and safety glasses are required in the shop.

Working Environment

Both indoor and outdoor working environment with exposure to varying weather conditions and chemical odors. Must be able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team. Applicants for the position understand and acknowledge that PRIME implements in active practice a hearing conservation program that is fully aligned with the prescribed OSHA and related regulatory requirements (as defined in 29 CFR 1910.95).

Licensing/Certification

Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation to and from work

Miscellaneous Requirements

Candidate must be able to pass a job specific post-offer physical prior to beginning employment with Prime, Inc.