SERVICE LUBE TECHNICIAN

Charlieclarkedcarey; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

An automotive service center in McAllen, Texas is looking for a Quick Lube Technician. This entry-level position involves inspecting and lubricating vehicles, identifying repair needs, and following company safety standards. Ideal candidates should have effective communication skills and familiarity with automotive repair. The role offers various benefits including 401(k), health insurance, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must meet dealership’s requirements for employment.
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and information.
• Prior experience as a technician’s helper or apprentice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform multipoint inspections.
• Communicate additional service/repair needs to service advisors.
• Lubricate moving parts with specified lubricants.
• Inspect all vehicles for additional repairs.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Automotive repair/maintenance familiarity

Manual transmission operation

Job description

Quick Lube Technician (Entry Level) – Automotive

As a quick lube tech, you will be responsible for inspecting and lubricating vehicles quickly and thoroughly. You may also be tasked with identifying additional repair needs and communicating them to service advisors.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform multipoint inspections
• Communicate additional service/repair needs to service advisors
• Service universal joints, grease fittings, and steering knuckles using hand- or compressed‑air powered grease guns
• Inspect fluid levels in steering gears, power steering reservoirs, transmissions, differentials, rear axle housings and shackles
• Check tire pressure
• Lubricate moving parts with specified lubricants
• Drain oil from crankcase and refill with required amount of oil
• Add water to radiator and battery
• Replace oil and air filters
• Inspect all vehicles for additional repairs
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety standards and codes of conduct
• Follow dealership safety procedures to avoid exposure to fumes, dirt and harsh chemicals

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience and commensurate with Fortune 500 companies.

Qualifications

• Must meet dealership’s requirements for employment
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and information
• Familiarity with all aspects of automotive repair/maintenance
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to operate manual transmissions
• Prior experience as a technician’s helper or apprentice preferred
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to inclement weather
• Ability to operate an automobile
• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping and bending
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Requires a significant amount of walking and/or standing; may also require working in the seated position for long periods while operating controls with arms and legs; this position may also require working at a production pace while pushing and/or pulling materials from place to place

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance