Automotive Hood Technician

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the Grease Monkey brand currently operates more than 300 centers internationally with operations in Mexico, China, Colombia, and Saudi Arabia. Grease Monkey is the nation’s largest independent franchisor of automotive oil change centers and is looking to expand in 2021 by opening 30+ new locations. Grease Monkey International, LLC serves more than 2 million customers each year.

Our Grease Monkey Certified Pit Crews offer customers an unrivaled service experience in the automotive industry. Our highly trained technicians are certified through our proprietary Grease Monkey Technician Training & Certification Program. Our certified pit crews deliver an exceptional experience with speed and precision.

During the Full Service Oil Change, the hood technician performs all services in the engine compartment and directs activities in the bay area, ensuring thorough completion and recording of services on the Work Order.

• Work safely, wear safety gear, and keep the 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 fluids such as automatic transmission fluid, oil, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid, coolant, and battery electrolyte.
• Remove and check emissions components: replace top-side oil filter, air filter, cabin air filter, breather, and radiator cap as applicable. Deliver emissions components to the center manager for customer presentation and install them as needed.
• Perform visual inspections of belts, hoses, and other hood compartment components, documenting any unusual conditions.
• Perform additional services as needed and conduct final safety and quality checks.
• Record all information on the Work Order.

All crew members are responsible for general center maintenance and cleaning duties, including mopping, washing windows, lawn mowing, litter removal, snow and ice clearing, and restroom cleaning. Crew members must attend meetings, run errands, and perform other duties assigned by a supervisor.

• Customer service skills and basic literacy (reading, writing, math).
• Verbal communication skills.
• Ability and license to operate motor vehicles.
• Proficiency with mechanical hand tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Minimum of 3 months of actual experience or supervised training as a hood technician required.

• Materials Used:
  Automotive oils, fluids, lubricants, windshield washer fluid, battery electrolyte.
• Environment:
  Exposure to outside weather, noise, and vehicle exhaust fumes throughout the shift.
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Good corrected vision and hearing, frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, handling, reaching, and lifting.

• Discounted services for employees
• Flexible hours
• Opportunities for advancement

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