Automotive Hood Technician

Grease Monkey Chesterfield

Automotive Hood Technician

Richmond, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Company Overview

    Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the Grease Monkey® brand currently operates more than 300 centers internationally with operations in Mexico, China, Colombia and Saudi Arabia. Grease Monkey® is the nation’s largest independent franchisor of automotive oil change centers and is looking to expand in 2021 by opening 30+ new locations. Grease Monkey® International, LLC is the nation’s largest independent franchisor of automotive oil change centers serving more than 2 million customers each year.

    Our Grease Monkey® Certified Pit Crews offer customers a service experience that is unrivaled in the automotive industry. Our highly trained technicians are certified using our proprietary Grease Monkey® Technician Training & Certification Program. Grease Monkey® certified pit crews offer drivers an exceptional experience, delivered with speed and precision.

    Benefits/Perks

    Discounted Services for Employees

    Flexible Hours

    Opportunities for Advancement

    Benefits include Paid Vacation, Health, Dental and Aflac Insurances

    Position Overview

    During the Full Service Oil Change, the hood technician is responsible for performing all of the services in the engine compartment. The hood technician is also responsible for directing the activities in the bay area, ensuring that the service has been thoroughly completed and recorded on the Work Order.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Work safely, wear safety gear, keep work area clean and organized.

    Use Echo System / Echo services and vehicle information

    Direct the vehicle into the bay

    Place fender covers on the vehicle

    Perform light check and check/fill automatic transmission fluid(when applicable), condition and level of oil, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid, coolant, battery electrolyte

    Remove and check emissions components: Replace top-side oil filter, when applicable. air filter, cabin air filter, breather, and radiator cap. Deliver emissions components to center manager for customer presentation. when applicable Install emissions components

    Perform visual inspection of belts, hoses, and other hood compartment components, document unusual conditions

    Perform additional services, as needed, perform final safety and quality check

    Record information on Work Order

    Other Duties and Responsibilities

    In addition to the duties listed above, every crew member is responsible for general center maintenance and cleaning duties such as mopping, washing center windows, lawn mowing, clearing litter, snow and ice from the site, and cleaning restrooms. Crew members must attend crew meetings and run errands as required, as well as other duties assigned by a supervisor.

    Job Qualifications

    Customer service skills Basic literacy (ready, writing, math skills) Verbal communication skills

    Ability and license to operate motor vehicles

    Ability to properly use mechanical hand tools

    Attention to detail

    Previous experience or training - Minimum 3 months actual experience or supervised training as a hood technician required

    Working Conditions

    Materials Used: Automotive oils, fluids and lubricants, windshield washer fluid, battery electrolyte. Environment: Frequent exposure to outside weather elements, noise, and vehicle exhaust fumes throughout the entire shift.

    Physical Activities: Position requires good corrected vision, hearing, frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, handling, reaching, and lifting.

    Benefits/Perks

    Discounted Services for Employees

    Flexible Hours

    Opportunities for Advancement

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Grease Monkey Corporate.