Lube & Tire Technician Job Description
Lube & tire technician
provides diagnostics, automotive emergency repairs and corrective maintenance services, including inspection of motors in operation, road testing motor vehicles, and testing automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to check and isolate faults.
Lube & Tire Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Learn how to complete basic automotive services like mounting and balancing tires, tire repairs, oil changes, filters replacements, and more
Drain oil from crankcase and refill with required amount of oil
Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including consumer tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting
Obtains the needed tires and/or parts necessary to perform the service(s) listed on the service work order
Returns rebuilt part cores, batteries and used tires to designated security areas for appropriate handling
Rotation and care for tires
Provide light vehicle care, including oil changes
Check and adjust air pressure of tires
Mount tires
Repair tires
Lube & Tire Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Lube & Tire Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASE
Education for Lube & Tire Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the lube & tire technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Automotive, Technical, Associates, Automotive Technology
Skills for Lube & Tire Technician
Desired skills for lube & tire technician include:
Body
Drive train
Electrical components
Vacuum systems
Brakes
Aspects of automotive repair and maintenance
Automotive repair and maintenance
Car rental industry
CRT operation
Automotive repair and operating procedures
Desired experience for lube & tire technician includes:
Ability to follow work instructions and direction plus mentoring from other teammates
Assisting technician mechanics in performing technical activities
Keeps store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur
Must possess wrenches from 1/4" to 3/4" and screwdrivers
TIA Certified, Auto Tech Degree preferred
Must have a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle required for the position and be able to meet commercial driver qualification requirements, including be at least 21 years of age
Lube & Tire Technician Examples
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Lube & Tire Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of lube & tire technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for lube & tire technician
- Maintain strict adherence to company policy on vehicle care and operation
- Responsible for vehicle maintenance
- Provide great customer care and service
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- Maintain service CSI benchmarks (e.g., group, district, zone, region average) within their defined timeframe (e.g., 3 months, YTD, rolling 12 months), for which the dealership is held accountable
- Perform wheel alignments
- Service grease fittings, universal joints and steering knuckles, using hand or compressed air powered grease gun
- Inspect fluid levels of steering gear, power steering reservoir, transmission, differential, rear axle housings and shackles
- Lubricate moving parts with specified lubricants
- Add water to radiator and battery
Qualifications for lube & tire technician
- Preferred High School Diploma or GED (TIA Certified, Auto Tech Degree preferred)
- At least 1 year of relevant commercial truck service experience is preferred
- Experience as an express/quick lube technician preferred
- Ability to accurately document repairs
- High School Diploma or GED preferred (Auto Tech Degree preferred)
- Previous automotive preventative maintenance experience