Automotive Lube Technician

Mt. Pleasant•Mount Pleasant, SC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Starling Chevrolet team, you will be part of a family of employees that puts the customer first and brings integrity to work every day. We are looking for a lube technician for our Chevrolet store, located in Mount Pleasant, SC that will adopt our core values and processes. We pride ourselves on providing a good work environment, focused on your success. Essential duties and responsibilities of the Lube Technician are: Greet and interact with customers. Change vehicle oil. Perform multipoint vehicle inspection (required by manufacturer) Perform battery test on each vehicle Check the transmission fluid and other fluid levels. Inspect various belts and filters and check air levels and gauges. Rotate tires. (Training will be provided, but candidates should at least have a basic understanding of car maintenance) Perform work as outlined in repair order with efficiency and accuracy and in accordance with dealership and factory standards. Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair. Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts. Save and tag parts for warranty. Advise service advisors immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed or if repairs cannot be completed within the time period promised. Document all work performance. Road test vehicles when required to quality check work performed. Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins. Ensure that customers' vehicles are kept clean. Keep shop area neat and clean and be able to account for all dealership owned tools at all times. Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations governing the disposal of hazardous waste. Other duties as assigned by the Manager. Factory online training must be completed in a timely manner. Work Environment and Physical Abilities of the Lube Technician / Mechanic are : Required to perform work inside and outside, in all-weather situations, at the shop division location. Requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time. Manual dexterity, fine manipulation and the ability to reach with hands and arms and lift up to 80 lbs. Must be able to operate simple to complex and heavy-duty machinery.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license with a good standing MVR
Basic computer skills are a plus
Excellent customer service skills
Lube technicians should be able to communicate well and explain technical components
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Detail oriented
Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

Greet and interact with customers
Change vehicle oil
Perform multipoint vehicle inspection (required by manufacturer)
Perform battery test on each vehicle
Check the transmission fluid and other fluid levels
Inspect various belts and filters and check air levels and gauges
Rotate tires
Perform work as outlined in repair order with efficiency and accuracy and in accordance with dealership and factory standards
Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair
Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts
Save and tag parts for warranty
Advise service advisors immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed or if repairs cannot be completed within the time period promised
Document all work performance
Road test vehicles when required to quality check work performed
Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins
Ensure that customers' vehicles are kept clean
Keep shop area neat and clean and be able to account for all dealership owned tools at all times
Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations governing the disposal of hazardous waste
Other duties as assigned by the Manager
Factory online training must be completed in a timely manner