Automotive Lube Technician

Grease Monkey • Chesnee, SC

3d

About The Position

During a full-service oil change, the Automotive Lube Technician services and inspects the complete underside of vehicles quickly, safely, and accurately. The role requires careful attention to correct gaskets and drain plugs, lubrication, gear-box checks, oil-filter installation, and leak prevention. Technicians also assist with vehicle inspections, additional services, and final safety and quality checks.

Crew members share responsibility for general center maintenance and cleaning, attending crew meetings, running errands, and completing other duties assigned by a supervisor. The position involves frequent exposure to outdoor weather, noise, and vehicle exhaust fumes throughout the shift, and requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, handling, reaching, and lifting.

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 lube 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.
• Protect the pit opening with a bay net when it is not occupied by a vehicle.
• Use the Echo System.
• Visually inspect the vehicle undercarriage and document unusual conditions.
• Obtain the correct oil filter, drain the oil, inspect the oil drain plug and gasket, and replace the bottom-side oil filter when applicable.
• Check and fill gear boxes.
• Perform additional services, such as fuel filters, transmissions, and differentials, when applicable.
• Assist with pressure and leak checks.
• Visually inspect belts, hoses, and other hood-compartment components, and document unusual conditions.
• Lubricate the chassis when applicable.
• Install a tamper seal on all plugs.
• Assist with the final safety and quality check.
• Perform general center maintenance and cleaning, including mopping, washing center windows, mowing the lawn, clearing litter, clearing snow and ice, and cleaning restrooms.
• Attend crew meetings, run errands as required, and perform other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training and development
• Vision insurance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food and snacks
• Discounted services for employees
• Flexible hours

What This Job Offers

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