Oil & Lube Technician

Prime, Inc. • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Oil & Lube Technician services vehicle engines and related components by applying lubricants, replacing filters, checking and topping off fluids, and following manufacturer recommendations for fluid types and capacities. The role also includes creating repair orders to bill parts and labor, providing customer service to associates, identifying mechanical defects, and maintaining a clean and safe workspace. Technicians may be required to drive equipment in and out of service bays and must follow company safety practices and procedures.

The position follows a Wednesday–Saturday schedule, 4:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions and chemical odors. The job is performed in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment. Prime implements a hearing conservation program aligned with OSHA and related regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong work history.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• 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 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.
• Wear steel-toed footwear and safety glasses in the shop.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of the trucking or transportation industry is preferred.

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 when required.
• Use computers and computer software, and 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 and care to associates.
• Drive equipment in and out of bays when required.
• Follow company safety practices and procedures.
• Maintain a tidy, debris-free, and uncluttered workspace.
• Identify and bring attention to mechanical defects noticed during service.

Benefits

• Bonuses and unlimited overtime.
• Three- or four-day work week.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Up to $1,500 to equip yourself with tools of the trade.
• 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 associates to be healthy.
• Yearly work apparel, including bibs, steel-toed boots, coats, or shirts.
• Continued education opportunities, including OEM education, HVAC certification, and college tuition reimbursement.
• Advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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