Express Technician - Full Time

Hendrick Automotive Group•Franklin, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Express Technician (Lube Technician) performs express-lube services on vehicles at Darrell Waltrip Honda. Duties include changing oil and filters, lubricating vehicle joints, checking and replenishing fluids and tire pressure, identifying necessary repairs for the service advisor, and ensuring vehicles and the work area are clean and safe. The technician follows express-lube procedures, safety requirements, and company policies, participates in required training, records work hours accurately, and demonstrates the company’s core values. The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed primarily in the service area and involves working around vehicles and operating power tools and test equipment. The position requires regular, predictable attendance; scheduled shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Basic knowledge of automotive parts and systems.
Demonstrable mechanical skills and knowledge.
Technical training or commensurate technical experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Basic computer skills to use the timekeeping system.
Ability to understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, and present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out instructions, handle standardized situations, and understand and follow technical manuals.
Regular and predictable attendance; scheduled shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and regularly talk, hear, stand, walk, handle or feel items with the hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

Up to 3 years of automotive work experience.

Responsibilities

Follow express-lube guidelines.
Perform lube, oil, and filter changes, including draining and replacing oil and filters and lubricating vehicle joints.
Report necessary repairs to the service advisor.
Install a completed LOF reminder sticker in the vehicle.
Check the battery, tire air pressure, windshield fluid, transmission fluid, and power steering fluid, and refill as needed.
Check and refill coolant as necessary.
Ensure vehicles are clean and free of fluid residue or fingerprints.
Check fluid levels before releasing vehicles to ensure proper levels.
Maintain CSI at or above company standards.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
Participate in required training.
Accurately record all hours worked in the company timekeeping system.
Follow Safeguards rules and regulations and applicable safety rules.
Demonstrate the company’s core values and comply with company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% company-paid employee medical coverage, with family coverage available.
Dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and supplemental voluntary life insurance coverage options.
$20,000 basic life insurance at no cost.
401(k) with employer match of 100% of contributions up to $2,000 annually.
Employee Assistance Program at no cost, available from day one.
Paid vacation that increases with service time.
Seven paid holidays.
Paid sick time of up to 40 hours per year.
Personal Observance Day for a day of cultural, religious, or personal significance.
Free, unlimited financial wellness coaching through Your Money Line.
Vehicle, parts, and service discounts.
Company-paid ASE certification test costs, in advance.
Paid factory training, including training time and travel costs.
Tool insurance at replacement cost value while tools are on dealership premises.
Annual performance reviews to discuss goals and career path.
Safety shoe program: one pair of safety non-slip shoes every six months, up to $75.
Free safety glasses, prescription and non-prescription.
For qualifying new graduates, tuition reimbursement of up to $300 per month and $30,000 total.
For qualifying new graduates, a tool voucher of $200 per month for the first 10 months, up to $2,000.