Lube and Tire Technician

6040 W Cerritos Ave, Cypress CA

Description

JOB TITLE Lube and Tire Technician SUMMARY Performs light maintenance and repairs which include lube, oil, and filter changes, balancing and rotation of tires, and flushing cooling systems. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following:  Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Midas and factory standards.  Inspects vehicle fluid levels, replenishes as necessary.  Drains oil from crankcase and refills with required amount of oil.  Checks tire pressure and adds air if needed.  Lubricates moving parts with specified lubricants.  Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.  Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.  Communicates with 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.  Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.  Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.  Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.  Reports any safety issues immediately to management.  Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.  Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of performing assigned responsibilities.  Maintains a professional appearance.  Keeps work area safe and clean.  Performs related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skill and Ability to:  Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Write simple correspondence.  Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral form. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Possession of a valid Driver License