Hood Technician

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Cypress, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Hood Technician is responsible for performing quick and thorough vehicle inspections, including checking fluid levels, belts, hoses, and tire pressure. They must also advise service consultants on necessary repairs while maintaining a safe and organized work area.

Qualifications

We are seeking individuals with a strong customer focus and effective communication skills to perform automotive inspections and lubrication services. While prior automotive repair knowledge is a plus, it's not strictly required. A valid driver's license and the ability to meet physical demands, including standing and lifting, are essential for this role.

Job Description

Company Description

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is the pre-eminent automotive maintenance provider in the nation with over 350 locations across 21 states, leading our industry through excellence, innovation, and growth. Don’t let our name fool you, in addition to our fast oil change bays, our locations can be your one-stop shop with certified technicians providing a variety of mechanical services, as well as tire services.

Job Description

The Hood Technician is responsible for inspecting and lubricating cars in a quick, yet thorough manner for customers in a professional and efficient manner. This position will adhere to and promote the Company mission while operating within the confines of the Company’s core values and contributing to the success of their functional team.

Primary Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Complete work accurately and quickly allowing customers to remain in their vehicles
  • Perform multi-point inspection
  • Inspect vehicles for additional repairs needed
  • Advise service consultant/tech for additional work
  • Inspect fluid levels of power steering reservoir and transmission
  • Inspect belts, hoses, and wiper blades
  • Check air pressure of tires
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

Qualifications

We are looking for:

  • Knowledge in automotive repair and maintenance desired but not required
  • Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screen
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Customer-focused attitude with ability to work well in a team environment
  • Willingness to work Saturdays

Additional Information

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, and bending
  • At time, exerting 50 - 100 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10 - 25 lbs of force frequently and/or greater than 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects
  • Requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials

By completing this application, you are agreeing that you are able to meet the physical requirements listed for this role. 

  • Job Type: Store Operations
  • Role: General Service
  • Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

    At Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, customer service and quality care are our top priorities. We employ experienced, ASE-certified technicians trained to provide total-car care using premium parts and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the quality of our work. Since 1979, our signature 10 minute oil change and full-service mechanical to include tires, brakes, alignments, and more in a single location, has created a truly rare one-stop shop for automotive repair and maintenance. Every action and decision is guided by our Mission, Core Values, and Vision. • Mission: To give each customer the assurance that their car is well maintained by providing the highest quality automotive products and services delivered quickly and conveniently in a superior environment by a friendly, professional staff emphasizing integrity in every action. • Core Values: Integrity, Pride of Workmanship, Quality, Teamwork, Enthusiasm, Friendliness, Continuous Improvement • Vision: We are the pre-eminent automotive maintenance provider, leading our industry through excellence, innovation, and growth.
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