Lube Technician

Lithia & Driveway•Gallatin, TN

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lube Technician performs work as outlined on the repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Lithia and manufacturer standards. This role involves diagnosing the cause of malfunctions, completing all work according to applicable safety requirements, and road-testing vehicles to ensure the quality of repair work. The technician will accurately record time spent on repairs, document work performed, and maintain an inventory of necessary tools. Responsibilities also include using shop supplies economically, maintaining an organized and clean workspace, and ensuring customer vehicles are returned in the same condition they were received. The role requires completing all required training, acquiring and maintaining manufacturer and ASE certifications, and participating in assigned technical training. Constructive communication with other dealership personnel is essential, as is reporting any safety or integrity issues to management. Maintaining personal grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards is also a requirement.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail
Sense of urgency
Excellent communication
Competency: Passed manufacturer training and can perform repairs in Lube and Maintenance Services, Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission, Manual Drive Train Repair, Suspension/Steering Repair, Brake Repair, Electrical/Electrical Systems Repair, Hybrid/Alternative Fuels, Heating and A/C Repair, Engine Drivability Diagnosis and Repair (Optional) with no supervision.
Manufacturer certified in all areas listed above.
Minimum of 6 ASE certifications (Should be an ASE Master Technician)
Must either have appropriate smog license or state emissions certification (as applicable by state/city).
Customer Pay Proficiency Level: Greater than 115% Customer Pay Repairs
Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence
High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.
Drug free workplace.

Nice To Haves

Automotive Technical Knowledge – Five plus years’ experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Lithia and manufacturer standards.
Diagnose cause of malfunction.
Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements.
Road-test vehicles to ensure quality of repair work.
Accurately record time spent on repairs utilizing company time clocking procedures.
Document work performed on repair order and document test procedures/results.
Responsible for providing and maintaining an inventory of normal mechanics tools.
Return special tools to proper place.
Use shop supplies and materials in a practical and economical manner.
Maintain an organized and clean workspace, completing a stall cleaning every day.
Ensure that customer’s vehicles are returned to them as clean as they were prior to being serviced.
Complete all required training.
Acquire and maintain manufacturer and ASE certifications by completing the necessary and required training.
Participate in and utilize technical training as assigned by management.
Review the technical bulletins and other publications as assigned by management.
Constructively communicate with other dealership personnel as required to satisfy customer needs.
Report to management any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its personnel, or customers.
Maintain personal grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards according to departmental policies.
Arrive at work, take breaks, and depart work at the times designated by management.