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Lithia & Driveway Lube Technician in BMW Portland, United States
Dealership:L0224 BMW Portland
BMW Portland We're expanding our team and looking for a Lube Technician to join us! This Is A Fantastic Opportunity To Begin Or Continue Your Automotive Career With The ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE! Join our team and Apply Today!
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE:LAD) is the largest automotive retailer in the U.S. and was named a 2022 Oregonian Top Workplaces award winner.
We are one of the fastest-growing companies on the Fortune 500 (#145 in 2023). With over 330+ dealerships worldwide representing over 50 brands in 3 countries!
We are committed to growing our company and Growing our People!
Lube Technician
The Lube Technician is responsible for performing automotive repairs and service in accordance with store and factory standards. This individual utilizes their skills to diagnose and resolve the different sources of automotive problems swiftly and accurately. Lube Technician works together with all Service personnel and management to ensure the satisfaction of our customers.
Responsibilities
Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Lithia and manufacturer standards
Diagnose cause of malfunction
Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements
Road-test vehicles to ensure quality of repair work
Accurately record time spent repairs utilizing company time clocking procedures
Document work performed on repair order and document test procedures/results
Responsible for providing and maintaining an inventory of normal mechanics tools to include screwdrivers, wrenches, socket wrenches, pliers, hammers, chisels and punches, and other tools needed to perform the work for which the technician is trained and not normally inventoried by the service department as “special tools.”
Return special tools to proper place
Use shop supplies and materials in a practical and economical manner
Maintain an organized and clean workspace, completing a stall cleaning every day.
Ensure that customer’s vehicles are returned to them as clean as they were prior to being serviced.
Complete all required training
Acquire and maintain manufacturer and ASE certifications by completing the necessary and required training
Participate in and utilize technical training as assigned by management
Review the technical bulletins and other publications as assigned by management
Constructively communicate with other dealership personnel as required to satisfy customer needs.
Report to management any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its personnel, or customers.
Maintain personal grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards according to departmental policies. Clean gray work shirts creased gray work trousers, shirts to be tucked in at all times. Belts work on trousers to be of no buckle design to avoid scratching paint on customer’s vehicles.
Arrive at work, take breaks, and depart work at the times designated by management.
Skills and Qualifications
Strong attention to detail
Sense of urgency
Excellent communication
Automotive Technical Knowledge
No previous experience required.
Competencies
Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change
Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows through
Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results
Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values
We offer best in class industry benefits:
Competitive pay
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Paid Holidays & PTO
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Lithia Learning Center
Vehicle Purchase Discounts
Wellness Programs
High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.
Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!