Automotive Quick Lube Tech

Knudtsen Chevrolet - Post Falls, Idaho 

Knudtsen  Chevrolet  is  seeking  an  Automotive  Lube Technician  to  join  the  Knudtsen  family.   Knudtsen  is  a  family-owned  and  operated  company  that  provides  the community with new and used cars, a full-service body shop and service department, as well as Genuine GM Parts.  At Knudtsen, we strive to  be  a  team  and  truly  value  our  relationships  with  each  other,  our  customers,  and  the  community. 

Applicants  should  be  excited  about  working  on  a  team  and  want  to  continue  their  own  professional  development.  If  this  sounds  like  you,  come  join  our  family for  a  rewarding  opportunity  in  service! 

Why Knudtsen? 
At  Knudtsen,  we  are  committed  to  our  employees,  customers,  and  the  community  in  which  we  live,  work,  and  play.  We  love  supporting  and  attending  local events  and  encourage  our  employees  to  get  involved  as  well!   Additionally,  we  have  some  great  benefits: 

• Employer sponsored health insurance - medical, dental, vision – for employees and dependents 

• Life insurance plans 

• Paid holidays/vacation 

• Employee purchase discounts 

• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan (4% Employer Match!) 

• Community service opportunities 

• Fitness room 

• Training and education assistance  

Summary of Position  

As  an  Automotive  Lube  Technician,  you  would  be  responsible  for  accurately  and  efficiently  completing  LOFs  and  basic  repairs,  and  providing  an  excellent experience  for  internal  and  external  customers.  You  would  be  an  integral  part  of  a  team,  the  sales  and  service  process,  and  ultimately  creating  lifelong customer  relationships. 

Responsibilities 

• Accurately and efficiently perform oil and filter changes, tire rotations, lubrication services, and basic maintenance  

• Complete a thorough Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection on all vehicles, in accordance with Knudtsen’s quality standards, and direct all needed repairs and preventative maintenance to the Service Consultant 

• Operate and maintain all lubrication equipment 

• Comply with all safety policies and procedures 

• Other tasks as assigned   

Qualifications 

• A team player focused on providing exemplary customer service. 

• Previous experience in a dealership environment is preferred. 

• Able to stand or walk on hard surfaces for the majority of shift in all types of weather while exposed to elevated noise, vibration, and chemicals. Must be able to stoop, bend, and twist on a daily basis. 

• Can carry up to 20 pounds and lift up to 70. 

• Able to safely operate a wide variety of cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans, including both automatic and manual transmissions. 

• Have a valid driver’s license. 

• Pass a motor vehicle report and possess a safe driving record. 

• Pass a criminal background check and drug test.  

• Also subject to random drug testing, reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and post-accident testing at the company’s request. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work standing up, walk, use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment, and speak and listen, both over the phone and in person to customers and fellow employees, in order to perform the above listed duties. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to work in a seated position, climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75-100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Team Members regularly works 45-50 hours per week.  While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and chemicals. Frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and combustibles. Fast paced working environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.