Lube Tech

Hendrick Automotive Group•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Lube Technician performs express lubrication duties on vehicles, including changing oil and filters, lubricating joints, checking and replenishing vehicle fluids, and ensuring vehicles are clean and ready for release. The role reports necessary repairs to service advisors and follows company guidelines, safety rules, policies, and procedures. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed primarily in the service area, involving movement around vehicles and working in various physical positions. The employee may operate power tools and test equipment and may be exposed to loud noise, vibration, exhaust fumes, and other service and repair conditions. Regular and predictable attendance is required; scheduled shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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 carry out instructions, handle standardized situations, and understand and follow technical manuals.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform job tasks that regularly involve talking, hearing, standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Nice To Haves

Up to 3 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

Adhere to 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, tire air pressure, windshield fluid, transmission fluid, and power steering fluid levels, and refill as needed.
Check coolant level and refill 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.
Demonstrate the company’s Core Values.
Comply with company policies and procedures and observe applicable federal, state, local, and company safety rules.
Perform other duties as assigned.