Oil & Lube Technician

Prime, Inc. • Bedford Park, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Prime Inc. is hiring an Oil & Lube Technician to service vehicle engines, chassis, and related components. The technician applies lubricants, replaces filters, checks and tops off fluids according to manufacturer recommendations, lubricates chassis grease fittings and wheel bearings, and creates repair orders to bill parts and labor. The role also involves basic computer use, identifying mechanical defects, maintaining a clean and safe workspace, following company safety procedures, and providing excellent customer service to associates. The technician may be required to drive equipment in and out of bays.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with flexibility in hours required. Weekend availability is also required. The work takes place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions and chemical odors, in a results-oriented, fast-paced team environment. The position requires constant standing, forward reaching, and feeling; frequent head turning, bending, kneeling, stopping, squatting, and pinching; lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds; and pushing and pulling 50 pounds. Steel-toed footwear and safety glasses are required in the shop. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation, and must pass a job-specific post-offer physical before beginning employment.

Requirements

• Strong work history.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work weekends.
• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to pass a job-specific post-offer physical before beginning employment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds and pushing and pulling 50 pounds.
• Wear steel-toed footwear and safety glasses in the shop.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of the trucking or transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Apply lubricants to moving engine parts to prevent premature wear and support optimal engine performance.
• Replace cabin, fuel, air, and/or oil filters as required.
• Clean engines and help prevent rust formation on engines and their parts.
• Lubricate wheel bearings and help prevent tire wear as needed.
• Use computers and computer software at a basic level.
• Create repair orders to bill appropriate parts and labor.
• Follow manufacturer recommendations for fluid types and capacities.
• Check and top off fluids as needed.
• Lubricate chassis grease fittings.
• Provide excellent customer service to associates.
• Drive equipment in and out of bays when required.
• Follow company safety practices and procedures.
• Maintain a tidy workspace free of debris and clutter to support associate safety.
• Identify and bring attention to mechanical defects noticed during service.

Benefits

• Bonuses and unlimited overtime.
• Three- or four-day work week option.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Up to $1,500 to equip yourself with tools of the trade.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Health insurance at reasonable rates.
• HSA benefits.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Accident, short-term disability, and life insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match.
• Wellness program that pays employees to be healthy.
• Yearly work apparel, including bibs, steel-toed boots, coats, or shirts.
• Continued education opportunities, including OEM educational options, HVAC certification, and college tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED