Chevy Express Lube Technician

Seminole Toyota•Sanford, FL

171d

About The Position

The Chevy Express Lube Technician performs routine vehicle maintenance and multi-point inspections in a dealership service environment. The role includes servicing oil and filters, checking and replenishing vehicle fluids, maintaining tires, and inspecting general vehicle safety and mechanical items. The technician communicates vehicle concerns and recommended maintenance to service advisors and helps keep the work bay clean, organized, and safe. The position requires customer-focused communication, clear hand-offs to service advisors and other shop personnel, and accurate documentation of inspections and work performed. Technicians may use dealership management systems and tablets to document findings and capture photos or videos of worn components. The dealership offers OEM manufacturer training and certification paths toward full-line automotive technician roles.

Requirements

Basic mechanical aptitude or prior shop or retail experience; prior mechanical experience is required.
Valid driver's license and a clean, insurable driving record to maneuver customer vehicles.
Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced shop environment.
Ability to lift 50 to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is typically preferred.
Interest in OEM manufacturer training and certification paths toward full-line automotive technician roles.

Responsibilities

Drain and replace engine oil and oil filters; lubricate moving parts, grease fittings, and steering components.
Check and top off transmission, power steering, brake, and windshield washer fluids, and test battery levels.
Inspect tire tread depth and adjust air pressure; perform tire rotations, balancing, or basic repairs.
Conduct multi-point safety and mechanical inspections of brakes, belts, hoses, lights, and wiper blades.
Report worn parts, leaks, and needed repairs to service advisors; update maintenance reminder stickers or indicators.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work bay in accordance with brand guidelines.
Listen to and document customer concerns about vehicle performance, unusual noises, and requested services.
Explain technical automotive terms and recommended maintenance items to vehicle owners in clear, non-technical language.
Provide clear and accurate verbal or written updates to service advisors about vehicle status, additional repairs, and delays.
Coordinate with valet drivers, parts department staff, and other technicians to support service bay workflow.
Escalate complex mechanical issues to a Shop Foreman or Lead Technician when advanced diagnostics are needed.
Record objective, legible multi-point inspection notes in inspection sheets or dealership management systems such as CDK and X-Time.
Use dealership tablets to capture photos or short videos of worn components for customer communication.
Document services performed, fluid types and quantities used, and final vehicle specifications such as tire pressure and torque specifications.
Alert team members to shop hazards, including moving vehicles, fluid spills, and faulty lift equipment.
Report and document safety violations, equipment malfunctions, and hazardous waste disposal issues to management.