Lube Technician

Job Description

Job Description

WE ARE GROWING! United Nissan is seeking a Lube Technician to join our award winning team! Be a part of one of the most successful Nissan dealerships in the United States!

PURPOSE :

Requires the ability to perform 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Performs work 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, in conjunction with the CRC Department.
• 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 the 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 dealership, and manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Inspects and test drives newly delivered vehicles for obvious damage, missing major components, and drivability functions.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that customers’ cars are kept clean (NO SMOKING IN ANY VEHICLE!). Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps assigned shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in same condition as 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 supervisor.
• Visually inspect the vehicle for damage and missing component parts, and immediately report any damage or lost items to management
• Complete the Vehicle Inspection Report, and communicate the findings to managements and / or the customer.
• Perform all repairs and services indicated on the Vehicle Inspection Report and the Repair Estimate. If additional needed repairs and services are discovered, immediately communicate that information to management.
• Visually inspect all tire and wheel assemblies for damage or safety issues; repair all tires from the inside using proper procedures; and report any tire or tube which has been run flat, or which has any damage that would render it unsafe.
• Maintain all personal and company-provided tools and equipment in proper operating condition and report missing or damaged tools and equipment to management.
• Share, recommend, and suggest products, services, equipment or practices which will improve sales, safety, efficiency, or customer satisfaction.