Lube Technician/Porter
About The Position
Honda of Salem is hiring a customer-focused team member for a hybrid Service Porter and Express Lube Technician position in its Service Department. The role combines vehicle movement and customer support with hands-on automotive maintenance. It offers exposure to the service department and an opportunity to develop automotive skills that may support future career growth within the dealership. The position is onsite in Salem, Oregon, and reports to the Service Manager. The listed schedule is Tuesday through Saturday; department hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Pay is $15.55–$16.60 per hour. The Porter portion includes assisting customers and service-lane traffic, moving vehicles, maintaining service areas, washing and vacuuming vehicles, and supporting Service Advisors and Technicians. The Express Lube Technician portion includes oil and filter changes, inspections, fluid checks, tire rotations, basic maintenance, and documenting recommendations reviewed with customers. Applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent and at least 18 years old. The employer describes itself as a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to handle high volume and adapt to the department’s needs.
- Team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to lift, bend, stand, and move throughout the day.
- Working knowledge of computers and technology.
- Comfort operating cars, light trucks, and vans, and ability to drive both manual and automatic transmissions.
- Acceptable driving record and a valid driver’s license in the state of residence.
Nice To Haves
- Previous dealership, porter, or lube technician experience is ideal but not required.
- Interest in automotive repair as a career.
Responsibilities
- Greet customers and assist with service-lane traffic flow.
- Move, park, and retrieve customer and dealership vehicles.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the service drive and parking areas.
- Wash and vacuum vehicles.
- Assist Service Advisors and Technicians with daily operational needs.
- Ensure vehicles are delivered to customers in excellent condition.
- Perform oil and filter changes.
- Conduct multi-point vehicle inspections.
- Check and top off fluid levels.
- Rotate tires and perform basic maintenance services.
- Inspect batteries, belts, wiper blades, and other maintenance items.
- Document recommendations reviewed with the customer.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Lithia Learning Center
- Vehicle purchase discounts
- Wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
