Lube Tech

I KITAGAWA & CO•Hilo, HI

75d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Lube Tech works alongside an assigned technician to learn and perform quality vehicle service maintenance and repairs. The role completes routine maintenance and minor repairs, performs vehicle safety inspections and pre-delivery inspections as a certified technician, and supports technicians with vehicle movements, parts pickup, and supply replenishment. The employee follows instructions from the Service Manager or supervisor to support customer satisfaction and productivity, attends training and departmental meetings, and keeps current with manufacturer, OEM, safety-compliance, and security training. Driving is essential, and the employee must maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract. The position requires the ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. Duties take place primarily in a service-bay environment, with exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and occasionally moving vehicles. Appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes are required. The role has physical requirements that include standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, and lifting items of varying weights, using appropriate assistance and protective equipment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year 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.
Fluency in spoken, written, and read English.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic computer skills and basic email communication skills.
Safety check certification.
Two ASE certifications.
Current, valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting and moving items up to 100 pounds in rare instances, with assistance and protective equipment as specified.
Wear required PPE, including approved clothing and footwear; closed-toe, steel-toe, slip-resistant footwear is required.

Responsibilities

Perform oil and filter changes according to established procedures.
Check and top off engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, antifreeze, and brake fluid.
Replace light bulbs, fuses, and other minor components.
Inspect vehicles for safety issues and identify potential repairs.
Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts and components.
Explain services and repair options to customers in writing and in a professional manner.
Follow all safety procedures and compliance requirements.
Perform additional routine maintenance tasks as needed, including tire rotations and battery testing.
Deliver customer vehicles to service stalls as requested by technicians.
Pick up parts from the parts department as directed by technicians.
Perform safety inspections, oil changes, lubrication work, basic maintenance, and minor repairs as directed.
Replenish supplies as requested by technicians or the service manager.
Report machinery defects or malfunctions to the supervisor.
Complete maintenance services scheduled throughout the day.
Complete pre-delivery inspections as a certified technician.
Follow decisions made by the Service Manager or supervisor to support customer satisfaction and productivity, regardless of previous assignment.
Attend training classes and departmental meetings.
Operate all tools and equipment safely.
Complete manufacturer, safety-compliance, OEM, and security training on time.
Maintain a professional appearance.
Maintain a current, valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract.