Express Lube Tech

Butler Toyota of Jacksonville•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Express Lube Tech is an entry-level position in the Service Department at Butler Toyota Jacksonville. The role performs light maintenance and repairs, including lube, oil, and filter changes, tire balancing and rotation, and cooling-system flushes. The position reports to the Service Manager. The technician completes work orders efficiently and accurately according to dealership and factory standards, inspects vehicles for additional safety or service needs, communicates with service advisors and the parts department, documents completed and recommended work, and road-tests vehicles. The role also involves customer service and follow-up, manufacturer training, maintaining a clean and safe shop, caring for dealership tools and manuals, and complying with applicable safety and environmental regulations. The posting advertises first-year income potential of $80,000, a comfortable schedule with no Sundays, weekly, monthly, and annual bonuses, manufacturer-paid bonuses, training, advancement opportunities, benefits, and a company car lease program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts involving discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Perform light maintenance and repairs, including lubrication, oil and filter changes, tire balancing and rotation, and cooling-system flushing.
Complete repair-order work efficiently and accurately in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Sell lubrication, safety inspection, and related services; maintain customer records and follow up with reminders.
Inspect vehicle fluid levels and replenish them as needed.
Check tire pressure and add air when needed.
Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
Save and tag parts when warranty requirements or customer requests apply.
Examine assigned vehicles to identify additional required or recommended safety or service work.
Notify the service advisor promptly about additional work, unnecessary listed work, or delays that prevent completion within the promised time.
Document all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
Road-test vehicles.
Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events, and keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
Report machinery defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Keep customers' vehicles clean and promptly notify the service advisor of changes to a vehicle's appearance or condition.
Keep the shop area neat and clean.
Maintain and account for dealership-owned tools and manuals, returning them to their proper place and condition.
Understand and comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know requirements.
Operate tools and equipment safely and report safety issues to management immediately.