Lube/ Oil Change Technician- Russell Barnett Ford Winchester

Lube/ Oil Change Technician

Summary

Lubricates the moving parts of vehicles.

Essential Duties

• 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.

• 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.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• No prior experience or training.

• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.