Oil and Lube Technician

Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Kia is looking for an Oil and Lube Tech to join our growing Service Department. We are looking to hire a highly-skilled lube technician to maintain and service customers' vehicles. The lube technician’s responsibilities include preparing detailed vehicle service reports, replacing vehicle wiper blades and car batteries, and changing motor oil as well as transmission and brake fluid as needed. You should also be able to keep vehicle interiors clean while performing maintenance and servicing tasks.

To be successful as a lube technician, you should have strong mechanical skills and adhere to all safety procedures and practices. Ultimately, an outstanding lube technician should be able to communicate effectively with customers and demonstrate excellent time management skills.

Lube Technician Responsibilities:

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Sells lubrication, safety inspection and other related services.
• Maintains records on regular customers, following up periodically with telephone, mail or personal reminders.
• Drains oil from crankcase and refills with required amount of oil.
• Replaces oil and air filters.
• Inspects vehicle fluid levels, replaces or replenishes as necessary.
• Checks tire pressure and adds air if needed.
• Lubricates moving parts with specified lubricants.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Documents all work performed on the repair order.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs as assigned by service manager.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Lube Technician Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a postsecondary education lube technician program.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is advantageous.
• Proven experience in automotive maintenance and repair.
• Valid driver's license.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)
• Automotive repair: 1 year (Required)
• Automotive service: 1 year (Required)
• Oil change: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person