Quick Lube Technician

Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills is searching for Quick Lube Technicians. Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills is striving to be the best service department in the country. A Quick Lube Technician performs light maintenance and repairs which include lube, oil, and filter changes, balancing and rotation of tires and flushing cooling systems and is an entry-level position.

Our family of Technicians enjoy these benefits:

• 401k
• Paid factory training
• State of the art facilities and shop equipment
• Earn additional cash spiffs, above and beyond your regular flat rate
• FUN and relaxed work environment
• Stunning and beautiful city to live in

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. Maintains related records on regular customers, following up periodically with telephone, mail or personal reminders.
• Inspects vehicle fluid levels, replenishes as necessary.
• Checks tire pressure and adds air if needed.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• 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.

Qualifications

To 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.

Education and/or 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.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver's License

Benefits (Eligibility dependent upon employment status)

• Medical • Dental • Vision • PTO • 401k • FSA/ HSA/ HRA • Basic Life Insurance • Short Term/ Long Term Disability • Legal Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Onsite Fit Factories • Employee Clinics

Job Title:

Quick Lane Technician

Job Category:

Technician/Skilled Labor

Location:

Ford of Chapel Hills

Travel Required:

Limited

Level/Salary Range:

$33,291 - $81,361 (Flag Rate)

Position Type:

Full Time