Automotive Hood Technician

Overview

Grease Monkey® is a leading franchisor of automotive oil change centers, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The brand operates more than 300 centers internationally with operations in Mexico, China, Colombia and Saudi Arabia and serves more than 2 million customers each year through Grease Monkey® International, LLC.

Our Grease Monkey® Certified Pit Crews offer customers a service experience that is unrivaled in the automotive industry. Our highly trained technicians are certified using our proprietary Grease Monkey® Technician Training & Certification Program. Grease Monkey® certified pit crews provide an exceptional experience, delivered with speed and precision.

During the full service oil change, the hood technician is responsible for performing all services in the engine compartment. The hood technician also directs activities in the bay area, ensuring that the service is thoroughly completed and recorded on the Work Order.

• Work safely, wear safety gear, keep work area clean and organized.
• Use Echo System / Echo services and vehicle information.
• Direct the vehicle into the bay.
• Place fender covers on the vehicle.
• Perform light checks and check/fill automatic transmission fluid (when applicable), as well as check the oil, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid, coolant, and battery electrolyte.
• Remove and check emissions components: replace top-side oil filter (when applicable), air filter, cabin air filter, breather, and radiator cap. Deliver emissions components to center manager for customer presentation. When applicable, install emissions components.
• Perform visual inspection of belts, hoses, and other hood compartment components, and document any unusual conditions.
• Perform additional services as needed and complete the final safety and quality check.
• Record information on the Work Order.

In addition to the duties listed above, every crew member is responsible for general center maintenance and cleaning duties such as mopping, cleaning center windows, lawn maintenance, litter removal, snow and ice clearing from the site, and cleaning restrooms. Crew members must attend crew meetings, run errands as required, and perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

• Ability and license to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to properly use mechanical hand tools.
• Minimum 3 months of actual hood technician experience or supervised training required.

Materials Used: Automotive oils, fluids and lubricants, windshield washer fluid, battery electrolyte.
Environment: Frequent exposure to outside weather elements, noise, and vehicle exhaust fumes throughout the shift.

Physical

Activities:

Position requires good corrected vision and hearing, and frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, handling, reaching, and lifting.

• Discounted Services for Employees
• Flexible Hours
• Opportunities for Advancement

Compensation: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Grease Monkey Corporate.