QL ADVANCED LUBE TECHNICIAN

**Job Description** **Job Title:** Lubetech 2 **Department:** Quicklane **Reports To:** Assistant Service Manager **FLSA Status:** Non-exempt **Prepared By:** Chris Shakoor **SUMMARY** Lubricates the moving parts of vehicles and performs oil changes and brake work on vehicles. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES** Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. - Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards. - Drains oil from crankcase and refills with required amount of oil. - Replaces oil and air filters. - Inspects vehicle fluid levels, replaces or replenishes as necessary. - Checks tire pressure and adds air if needed. - Lubricates moving parts with specified lubricants. - Injects grease into units, such as springs, universal joints, and steering knuckles, using hands or compressed-air powered grease gun. - Adds water to radiator and battery. - Raises vehicle axle. - Removes wheels. - Replaces defective brake shoe units or attaches new linings to brake shoes. - Measures brake drum to determine amount of wear. - Inserts vacuum gauge into power-brake cylinder, starts engine, and reads gauge to detect brake-line leaks. - Repairs or replaces leaky brake cylinders. - Repairs or replaces defective air compressor in air brake systems. - Fills master brake cylinder with brake fluid. - Replaces wheel on axle and adjusts drum shoe clearance. - Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair. - 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 service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time. - Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician. - Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts. - Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor. - Documents all work performed on the repair order. - Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs as assigned by service manager. - Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins. - 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. - Keeps shop area neat and clean. - Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when 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 management. - Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair. - 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 service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time. - Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** This job has no supervisory responsibilities. **** **** **QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **** **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** One to three months related experience and/or training **LANGUAGE SKILLS** Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively…