Automotive Hood Technician

Grease Monkey • Chesnee, SC

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About The Position

During a full-service oil change, the hood technician performs services in the engine compartment and directs activities in the bay area. The technician ensures that service is thoroughly completed and recorded on the Work Order. The role also includes general center maintenance and cleaning, attending crew meetings, running errands as required, and performing other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Grease Monkey is an automotive oil-change center brand whose certified pit crews provide service with speed and precision. The brand operates more than 300 centers internationally. This position is with an independently owned and operated franchise; hiring decisions are made by the franchisee.

Requirements

• Customer service skills.
• Basic literacy, including reading, writing, and math skills.
• Verbal communication skills.
• Ability and license to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to properly use mechanical hand tools.
• Attention to detail.
• At least 3 months of actual experience or supervised training as a hood technician.
• Good corrected vision and hearing.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, climb, stoop, crouch, handle, reach, and lift.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, wear safety gear, and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Use the Echo System/Echo services and vehicle information.
• Direct vehicles into the bay and place fender covers on them.
• Perform light checks and check or fill applicable fluids, including automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid, coolant, and battery electrolyte.
• Remove and check applicable emissions components, including the top-side oil filter, air filter, cabin air filter, breather, and radiator cap.
• Deliver emissions components to the center manager for customer presentation, when applicable.
• Install emissions components.
• Visually inspect belts, hoses, and other engine-compartment components, and document unusual conditions.
• Perform additional services as needed and complete a final safety and quality check.
• Record service information on the Work Order.
• Perform general center maintenance and cleaning, including mopping, washing center windows, mowing the lawn, clearing litter, removing snow and ice, and cleaning restrooms.
• Attend crew meetings and run errands as required.
• Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training and development
• Vision insurance
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Discounted services for employees
• Flexible hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed