Xpress Technician/Lube Technician
On-siteNorth Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Perform work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, documenting all tasks completed. Sells lubrication, safety inspections, and related services while draining oil, replacing filters, and checking fluid levels. Lubricates moving parts, checks tire pressure, and ensures customer vehicles remain clean. Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, keeps abreast of technical bulletins, and reports machinery defects or safety issues immediately. Maintains dealership-owned tools and complies with federal and local regulations regarding hazardous waste disposal.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- one to three months related experience and/or training
- equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be able to work in a standing position up to eight (8) hours per day in four (4) hour intervals on concrete and asphalt surfaces
- Certain mechanical tasks may require work in the sitting position up to three (3) hour intervals with mobility breaks as necessary
- Various tasks will require walking as much as 100 yards on concrete and asphalt surfaces
- 10-20% of the day requires walking in multiple increments
- Flexibility is allowed in making frequent position changes (standing, sitting, and walking) as necessary to physically perform routine mechanical tasks
- 80-90% of the day will be spent carrying objects that weigh less than 10 lbs
- Less than 5% of the day will be spent lifting objects that weigh over 10 lbs. but not more than 50 lbs
- Various types of equipment (e.g., engine hoist, floor jacks, engine analyzer, air hoses, etc.) will require pushing and/or pulling
- Pushing is also required when moving inoperative vehicles
- Some objects will require up to 50 lbs. of torque or effort for 100 feet or less
- Pushing/pulling activities are required 10-15% of the day
- The ability to bend and/or twist from waist, knees, neck, back, or arms is required 100% of the time while performing repair operations
- 80-90% of the day will be spent performing repair operations
- All repair operations will require the use of hands and arms
- 90% extension, contraction of arms and 180 degree rotation of hands/arms will be necessary to perform routine job tasks
- 80-90% of the day will require various reaching/handling functions
- Technicians may be required to service vehicle roof panel accessories or modified equipment installed on customer vehicles
- These repairs may involve ascending and descending stairs or a ladder of some type
- Crawling and/or kneeling are required when positioning a floor jack or hydraulic lift on concrete surfaces
- Some crawling and/or kneeling may also be necessary to inspect under a vehicle at ground level
- This function may be necessary 10-12 times a day in 1-5 minute increments
- Travel is limited and local during the business day, although some out of area and overnight travel may be required
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