Assistant Shop Manager Position Overview
The Take 5 Family is hiring customer service maniacs!
People person? Do you enjoy leading a team? Outgoing and positive attitude? We will train you the Take 5 way for changing oil, replacing wiper blades/air filters, filling air in tires, other light maintenance services, and how to oversee a shop. Our employees are successful with all backgrounds and experience levels. Take 5 offers a stay-in-your-car hassle free oil change experience. The job is similar to restaurants or retail environments.
What Employees Love about Take 5
The Pit Tech to President career path; Take 5 is committed to supporting your career goals. Over 90% of Shop Managers started as Lube Techs.
The family environment
Benefits/Pay information if applicable
Easy to transfer to locations across the country
Opportunity to meet new people every day
Community involvement
Learning new skills
Good to Know Before You Start!
It might feel like you are studying for a test at the beginning. It’s important that all employees gain a strong knowledge of our oils and services.
Must maneuver in and out of a shallow 3’ deep pit used to position yourself safely under cars
You will walk, stand, bend, stoop, twist, etc. for extended periods of time and perform activities involving holding, grasping, pulling and turning
You may need to work in hot/cold weather conditions
Always be alert and aware of your surroundings
Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds
Need to have reliable transportation
What does an Assistant Shop Manager (ASM) do?
Check in with customers before they leave the shop to make sure they had a great experience.
Assume the responsibility and authority of the Shop Manager in the Shop Manager’s absence.
Running the floor (making sure each employee is where they need to be, ensuring everything has been checked on each vehicle, and every customer is satisfied before they leave).
Perform opening and closing procedures.
Assist with counting and adjusting inventory.
Anyone in Management is always responsible for training and developing their subordinates.
Being a role model to the other employees in the shop.
Holding team members accountable.
ASMs are also expected to perform all technician duties including but not limited to:
Drain motor oil, change oil filter, grease chassis fittings
Wash windshield and adjust tire pressure
Inspect and top off fluids
Assist the customer in selecting oil type and other services
Process payment for services performed.
Perform coolant exchanges and transmission drain & fill services
Restock and maintain inventory levels on the floor
Maintain shop, office, and bathroom cleanliness