Preventative Maintenance Technician 826

Oil Changers; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and vision/dental

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

Oil Changers is seeking an entry-level Lube Technician in Davis, CA. Training will be provided to help you grow your skills within the automotive service industry. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and delivering fast, high-quality service to every customer.

As a key team member, you will learn to diagnose and service vehicles, while benefiting from a full benefits package, including health options and a 401(k) plan. Growth from within is strongly supported.

Qualifications

• Must have a driver's license.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must read and write English and complete the Lube Technician training course.
• Previous automotive experience is helpful but not required.
• Must be able to operate overhead and floor-mounted equipment and move between bays.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to customer vehicles.
• Check and change car fluids and filters.
• Check tire pressure and perform transmission, differential, and radiator services.
• Explain services and recommend additional services.
• Accept payment and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety rules

Communication

English reading/writing

Problem solving

Education

Lube Technician training

Tools

Oil and grease guns

Transmission fluid exchange machine

Calculator

Job description

If you are someone who’s passionate about cars, customer service, and desires to kick start your career in the automotive industry, we want to hire you! This is an entry-level position with training provided. However, if you have industry experience, we want to hear from you.

Oil Changers will provide you with all the training necessary to take your skills to the next level which will help you leverage your skills anywhere you go!

Did we mention that we LOVE promoting from within? We provide full time employment with a full benefits package.

At Oil Changers we aim to provide the best and fastest service to each customer that drives through, hence our slogan “Drive Thru. Drive Happy.”

Your Benefits:
Health insurance, dental and vision
Ancillary Benefit Options
Flexible spending account/Health savings account
401(k) with matching
Paid time off/Sick time
Employee discount

Supplemental Pay: (Not guaranteed)

Monthly Crew Member Bonus: Directly related to performance in key areas such as, YOY car count growth, YOY sales growth, meeting minimum Service Averages, positive online reviews etc.

Tip Program: A collection of all tips reviewed via credit card transactions distributed amongst all crew members, excluding the store manager. The amount of tips that go to each crew member is based on the hours worked for the month.

Essential Job Functions Include:

• Must have a driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation
• Work as a team to ensure procedures are complete.
• Observe and comply with safety rules and regulations.
• Provide service to customer vehicles

• Check and change car fluids and filters
• Check vehicles’ tire pressure
• Provide specialized service including but not limited to transmission, differential, and radiator services

• Note customer and maintenance information into computer.
• Provide prompt and courteous customer service

• Explain the service provided
• Recommend additional services
• Answer questions

• Accept payment for services.
• Maintain a clean work area (including grounds, restrooms, customer area, etc.)
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To successfully perform the essential functions of the position, the employee must be able to read and write English and successfully complete the Lube Technician training course. Previous automotive experience is helpful but not required. Equipment operation includes overhead and floor mounted oil and grease guns, differential pump, transmission fluid exchange machine and calculator. The employee must be able to reach four feet in height overhead. Some bending, stretching, and walking up/down the stairs will be used constantly. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with customers and co‑workers and respond to communication calls from co‑workers. Mobility is required.

Scope of Position:

This position reports to the Manager and Assistant Manager and has no direct supervisory responsibilities. This position receives daily assignments from the Manager and Assistant Manager and will rotate through all Lube Technician duties (Upper Bay and Lower Bay, Greeter and Cashier).

Working Conditions:

This position works in a garage environment 100% of the time. Exposure to heavy equipment, slick surfaces, and hot‑cold temperatures.

Major Accountabilities:

• Timeliness and quality of service provided.
• Accurate and timely data input in computer.
• Prompt and courteous customer service.
• Clean and safe work area.
• Safe work habits.
• Clean and proper uniform usage, good hygiene.
• Effective employee relations.