Automotive Maintenance/ Lube Technician

Gilbert's Family of Companies•Okeechobee, FL

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About The Position

Join The Gilbert Team! The Gilbert's Family of Companies is one of Okeechobee's largest employers and is consistently regarded as a premier place of employment in the area. Our team is made up of individuals as Gilbert Chevrolet, Gilbert Ford, Gilbert Oil Company, Gilbert Collision Center, Gilbert Fleet & Commercial, Gilbert Outdoors, Gilbert Line-X, Gilbert Experience Productions, and Gilbert Realty Group. The diversity of the businesses helps increase opportunities both within the individual business and at other locations. Paired with our culture of customer care, Gilbert has everything you are looking for in a long term employer. We're interested in helping you take this next step in your career. We know that happy employees lead to happy customers!

Requirements

Deep understanding of automobiles and speedy diagnostic abilities
Effective analytical and communication skills and eagerness to improve
Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications
Ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment
High School Diploma or GED (required)
One year in a service department
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
We are a Drug Free Workplace
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Nice To Haves

ASE Certification/Technical degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

Test to check systems and components are secure and working properly.
Isolate the systems or components that might have caused the problem.
Drive the vehicle for testing purposes and inspect and refill fluid levels as necessary.
Ensure tire pressure for proper inflation, clean and lubricate fittings as needed.
Install a new oil drain plug and new oil filter and communicate oil levels to teammates.
Dismount, mount and balance tires.
Maintain efficiency and accuracy in diagnosing as well as repairing vehicles.
Repair or replace worn parts ahead of the vehicle’s breakdown or damage.
Use power tools, machine tools, and common hand tools to perform various tasks.