Ql Advanced Lube Technician

Brasada Ford•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Advanced Lube Technician lubricates vehicle moving parts and performs oil changes and brake work. The role performs repair-order work accurately and efficiently according to dealership and factory standards, inspects vehicles for additional safety or service needs, and communicates with service advisors, the parts department, and supervisors as needed. The technician also documents work, maintains tools and a clean shop, follows safety and regulatory requirements, and participates in assigned manufacturer training.

Requirements

One to three months of related experience and/or training.
Driver’s license.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; and communicate information in one-on-one situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, money, measurements, rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to follow detailed written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly standing, walking, handling or feeling objects, reaching, climbing, and stooping or crouching, and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the role’s vision requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and adjusting focus.

Responsibilities

Perform work listed on repair orders accurately and efficiently in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Drain and replace engine oil; replace oil and air filters; inspect and replenish vehicle fluids; check tire pressure; and lubricate moving parts.
Perform brake-related work, including inspecting and measuring brake components, replacing or repairing brake parts and cylinders, checking for leaks, and filling the master cylinder with brake fluid.
Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs; retain and tag parts when required for warranty work or requested by the customer.
Inspect assigned vehicles for additional safety or service work and promptly communicate concerns, changes, or delays to the service advisor.
Road-test vehicles when required or refer them to a test technician.
Coordinate with the parts department to obtain needed parts and report machinery defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Document all work performed on repair orders.
Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training as assigned and stay informed about manufacturer technical bulletins.
Keep customers’ vehicles clean and notify the service advisor of any change in a vehicle’s appearance or condition.
Keep the shop area neat and clean; maintain and return dealership-owned tools and manuals in proper condition and place.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous-waste and OSHA requirements.
Operate tools and equipment safely and report safety issues immediately to management.