Express Technician
About The Position
The Express Technician, also described as a Lube Technician, performs express-lube duties on vehicles at Hendrick Toyota North Charleston. The role requires basic automotive knowledge, mechanical skills, and technical training or comparable technical experience. The employee follows express-lube guidelines, company policies, safety rules, and the company’s core values. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Duties are performed primarily in the service area and involve moving around vehicles, working in various physical positions, and safely operating power tools and test equipment. The employee may be exposed to loud noise, vibration, exhaust fumes, and other service and repair conditions, and frequently interacts with service advisors and the service manager. Regular, predictable attendance is required; scheduled shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the listed standing, walking, hand-use, reaching, and bending or kneeling activities.
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 effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions, deal with standardized situations, and understand and follow technical manuals.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical activities described in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- Up to 3 years of work experience is indicated as desired.
Responsibilities
- Follow express-lube guidelines.
- Perform lube, oil, and filter changes, including draining and replacing oil and filters and lubricating joints such as idler arm steering knuckles, tie-rod ends, and ball 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 levels, and refill as needed.
- Check and refill coolant as necessary.
- Ensure the vehicle is clean and free of fluid residue or fingerprints.
- Check fluid levels before releasing the vehicle to ensure they are proper.
- 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.
- Demonstrate the company’s core values and comply with company policies and procedures.
- Observe federal, state, local, and company safety rules and regulations while performing duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested by a supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
