EXPRESS TECHNICIAN

Hendrick Automotive Group

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Express Technician (Lube Technician) performs express lubrication services on vehicles in the service area. The role includes oil and filter changes, lubricating vehicle joints, checking and replenishing fluid levels, and checking battery and tire air pressure. The technician reports needed repairs to the service advisor and ensures vehicles are clean and have appropriate fluid levels before release. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The technician is expected to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; meet company customer-satisfaction standards; complete required training; accurately record working hours; and comply with company policies, safeguards, and applicable safety rules. Other duties may be assigned. Work is performed primarily in the service area and involves moving around vehicles, working in varied physical positions, and safely operating power tools and test equipment. Conditions may include loud noise, vibration, exhaust fumes, and other service and repair exposures. Regular, predictable attendance is required, and scheduled shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Automotive field of study or work experience.
Up to 3 years of desired work experience.
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 to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions, handle standardized situations, and understand and follow technical manuals.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and regularly talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to work safely around vehicles and operate power tools and test equipment.

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 battery condition, tire air pressure, windshield fluid, transmission fluid, and power steering fluid; refill as needed.
Check and replenish coolant as necessary.
Ensure vehicles are clean and free of fluid residue or fingerprints.
Check fluid levels before releasing a vehicle to ensure they are correct.
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, company policies and procedures, and applicable safety rules and regulations.
Demonstrate the company’s Core Values.
Perform other duties as assigned.