Lube Tech

I KITAGAWA & CO • Hilo, HI

5d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Works alongside an assigned technician to learn to perform quality vehicle service maintenance and repairs.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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 of organization.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations; has problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills
• Basic email communications skills
• Safety check
• 2 ASE certifications.
• Driving is essential to the position; must have and maintain current, valid driver's license and a clean driving abstract.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with the assistant of safety gears, equipment, or PPE, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with the assistant of safety gears, equipment, or PPE.
• Rarely lift up to 100 pounds, requiring assistance from PPE, tools and equipment for items over 60 pounds.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes back braces, hand, head, foot, eye, face, and body protection.
• Goggles/eye protection, gloves, ear plugs, and back brace are provided by the organization and must always be included in their toolbox or workstation.
• PPE approved clothing/uniform and footwear, closed-toe, steel toes and slip-resistant soles, worn at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes Oil and Filter Changes: Perform oil changes and replace oil filters according to established procedures.
• Completes Fluid Checks and Fills: Check and top off engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, antifreeze, and brake fluid.
• Completes Minor Repairs: Replace light bulbs, fuses, and other minor components.
• Completes Vehicle Inspections: Inspect vehicles for safety issues and identify potential repairs.
• Completes Lubrication and Adjustment: Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts and components.
• Explains services and repair options in writing to customers in a professional manner.
• Completes Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety procedures.
• Completes additional tasks: May include tire rotations, battery testing, and other routine maintenance tasks, as needed.
• Delivers customer cars to service stalls as requested by technicians.
• Picks up parts from the parts department as directed by technicians.
• Performs safety inspections, oil changes, lubrication work, basic maintenance, and minor repairs as directed.
• Replenishes supplies as requested by technicians or the service manager.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Completes all maintenance services scheduled throughout the day.
• Completes all Pre Delivery inspections as a certified tech.
• Follows up and complies with any decision made by Service Manager or supervisor to fulfill customer satisfaction and productivity level. Regardless of previous assignment, Bo parts or up sale.
• Attends training classes and departmental meetings.
• Operates all tools and equipment safely.
• Keeps up with all Manufacturer training, safety compliance training, OEM training, and security on a timely basis.
• Driving is essential to the position; must have a current valid driver's license and a clean driving abstract.
• Maintains a professional appearance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree