Subaru Express Service Technician

Hendrick•Franklin, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Subaru Express Service Technician (also described as a Lube Technician) performs express-lube duties on vehicles. The position carries no direct supervisory responsibilities and is performed primarily in the service area. The technician follows express-lube procedures, completes maintenance checks and services, reports needed repairs, and keeps the work area and vehicles clean and safe. Regular and predictable attendance is required; scheduled shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role requires basic automotive knowledge, mechanical skills, and technical training or commensurate technical experience. The employee must be able to follow instructions and technical manuals, communicate with customers and company personnel, and use the company timekeeping system. Work involves moving around vehicles, working in various physical positions, and safely operating power tools and test equipment. The technician may be exposed to loud noise, vibration, exhaust fumes, and other service and repair conditions.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of automotive parts and systems.
Demonstrable mechanical skills and knowledge.
Technical training or commensurate technical experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Basic computer skills to use the timekeeping system.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out instructions and handle standardized situations.
Ability to understand and follow technical manuals.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform duties involving standing, walking, talking, hearing, handling, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Ability to safely operate power tools and test equipment.

Responsibilities

Follow express-lube guidelines.
Perform lube, oil, and filter changes, including draining and replacing oil and filters and lubricating vehicle joints such as idler arm steering knuckles, tie-rod ends, and ball joints.
Report necessary repairs to the service advisor.
Install a completed LOF reminder sticker in the vehicle.
Check battery, tire air pressure, windshield fluid, transmission fluid, and power steering fluid levels, and refill as needed.
Check and refill coolant as necessary.
Ensure vehicles are clean and free of fluid residue or fingerprints.
Check fluid levels before releasing vehicles to ensure proper levels.
Maintain CSI at or above company standards.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
Participate in required training.
Accurately record all hours worked in the company timekeeping system.
Follow Safeguards rules and regulations and applicable federal, state, local, and company safety rules.
Demonstrate the company’s Core Values and comply with company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.