Quick Lane Technician - TRANSWEST : Job Details

Description

Transwest Ford has an immediate opening for a Lube Technician at our location in Scottsbluff, NE. The Lube Techicians primary responsibility will be fluid checks and basic maintenance.

WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

* Voluntary Wellness Solutions

* Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance

* 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution

* HSA and/or FSA, as applicable

* PTO to include paid sick time as applicable by state and federal law and Company Paid Holidays

* Employee Car Discount Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Greet and interact with customers

* Change vehicle oil

* Check transmission fluid and other fluid levels

* Inspect various belts, filters, air levels, and gauges

* Rotate tires

* Write service reports and receipts for work completed

* Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins

* Perform all work with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards

* Diagnose and repair vehicle malfunctions

* Cross-collaborate with the parts department to obtain necessary parts

* Save and tag warranty parts

* Regularly communicate with the shop foreman and provide an educated recommendation if a repair order needs to be adjusted

* Accurately summarize repairs and technician stories

* Record accurate time punches

* Road test vehicles as needed for quality assessment

* Ensure customer vehicle cleanliness

* Maintain neat and orderly work area

* Treat dealership owned tools with respect and care

* Understand and uphold federal, state and local regulations governing the disposal of hazardous waste

* Perform job duties and functions with flexibility in the event of: shift changes, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technology developments

* Additional duties as assigned by the manager

Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

* Required to perform work inside and outside, considering all-weather conditions, at the branch location

* Activities require a full range of motion including handling, lifting, manual dexterity, finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination

* Position requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time

* Position requires the occasional ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds

* Position requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range

* Must be able to operate simple, complex and heavy-duty machinery

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing

* Experience diagnosing and repairing passenger automobiles

* Motivated individual who can work independently

* Familiarity with all aspects of gas and diesel truck repair and maintenance including engine repair, transmission repair, drivability and electrical diagnostics, suspension, brake systems, etc

* Must possess a complete set of hand tools with rollaway toolbox

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* The ability to display attention to detail

* Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment, pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screen

JOB DETAILS:

* Type: Hourly

* Compensation Range: $15.00 to $21.00

* Bonus Eligibility: No

* Shift: Day Shift

* Reports To: Service Manager

* Closing Date: When Filled