Lube Technician

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.