Ql Lube Technician

Brasada Ford•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Lube Technician lubricates vehicle components and performs oil changes. The role carries out repair-order work efficiently and accurately according to dealership and factory standards, inspects vehicles for fluid, tire, safety, and service needs, and communicates promptly with service advisors about additional work or delays. The technician also maintains a clean and safe work area, documents completed work, cares for dealership tools and manuals, follows applicable regulations, and participates in assigned manufacturer training.

Requirements

High school education through the 11th grade.
One to three months of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate information effectively in one-on-one situations with customers, clients, and employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and measurements, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Regularly stand, walk, handle or feel objects, reach, climb, and stoop or crouch; frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Perform work listed on repair orders efficiently and accurately in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Drain and replace engine oil; replace oil and air filters.
Inspect vehicle fluid levels and replenish fluids as needed; add water to radiators and batteries.
Check tire pressure and add air when needed.
Lubricate moving parts and inject grease into specified vehicle components.
Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs.
Save and tag parts when covered by warranty or requested by the customer.
Inspect assigned vehicles to identify additional safety or service work that is required or recommended.
Immediately inform the service advisor when additional work is needed, listed work is unnecessary, or repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
Road-test vehicles when required or refer them to a test technician.
Obtain needed parts by communicating with the parts department.
Report machinery defects, malfunctions, and safety issues to the supervisor or management.
Document all work performed on repair orders.
Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training as assigned and keep up with manufacturer technical bulletins.
Keep customers' vehicles clean and immediately notify the service advisor of any change in a vehicle's appearance or condition.
Keep the shop area neat and clean; maintain dealership-owned tools and manuals and return them in proper condition.
Follow applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know requirements.
Operate tools and equipment safely.