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What Is A Lube Technician?
Our service team is made of many essential members who work together to help every vehicle that comes through our dealership get the care it needs, and our lube technician position is among the most valuable. These techs are one vertebra in the backbone that builds our DARCARS facilities, conducting essential repairs and maintenance because our customers deserve high-quality care.
Read our lube technician job description and details to learn more about the role. Then, fill out your application and get started with a DARCARS career on one of our teams today!
Lube Technician Job Description
If you've been asking your phone to find "lube technician jobs near me," this overview will help you decide if working with DARCARS Careers is a great option for you. Let's dive into the responsibilities expected, the certifications and training required, and the benefits of the position.
Lube Technician Responsibilities
Our tire and lube technician roles are essential to the normal operations of our DARCARS facilities and service centers. These technicians are specialists who conduct routine maintenance, engage with customers who need regular tasks performed, and deal with typical vehicle behavior. These experts are the most familiar with the normal operation of a car and a customer's first line of defense against problems due to missed maintenance milestones.
Because these team members are so important, their duties cannot be understated. If you have experience with these lube technician duties, you may be a perfect candidate to join our team:
- Conduct oil changes
- Perform routine transmission fluid flushes, windshield wiper fluid changes, and other fluid-related services
- Tire rotations, repair, and general care
- Tire balancing
- Battery testing
- Conduct vehicle multi-point inspections
- Perform routine maintenance at the manufacturer's designated standard
- Inspect engine and transmission for leakage
- Perform checks for tire pressure and fluid levels
- Replace windshield wipers, air filters, and batteries, as needed
These technicians are also expected to have a driven personality and a willingness to learn and develop. Ideal candidates are lifelong learners who are willing to take constructive feedback, learn how to be more efficient during routine procedures, and make use of advanced diagnostic tools that can help give pointed details about a problem area. Best of all, you'll work with members of other teams to ensure drivers get an excellent experience at our DARCARS service center, meaning excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
If you've got experience on your lube technician resume, we want to hear from you. Apply to become part of our DARCARS family and join our essential team that makes our service center shine.
Required Lube Technician Certification & Training
Although there is no specific certification or training program required to be a lube technician, many candidates may find it beneficial to get an associate's degree in automotive technology, mechanics, or a related field. However, those who have engaged in a targeted program can use that experience to apply for the position.
Any combination of educational background and work experience can make you an ideal candidate for this position. For example, if you've worked in a mechanic shop as a lube tech for two years, you may be a good candidate for this role. If you've got a year of work experience and completion of a training program or an associate's degree under your belt, we want to hear from you!
One of the best parts about starting your journey with DARCARS Careers is that we don't believe that lube technician training ends with that role. Instead, the right candidate will continue training after onboarding with our team to stay at the forefront of automotive technology and best practices. That's why our team will always help our experts learn, develop, and grow while on the job.
Lube Technician Salary & Benefits
When you apply for one of our lube technician jobs, you can rest assured that your compensation will be in line with what is expected as the industry standard. However, every starting salary for the position is a little different, varying by location, your personal experience in the field, and more. To get more details about the expected salary, complete an application and contact our HR department.
Interested in learning more about the perks of being a part of the DARCARS family? One thing you'll be excited to learn is that your compensation won't stop at your monetary salary. View our benefits for the role here:
- Career growth opportunities
- Health insurance coverage
- Vision insurance coverage
- Dental insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings options
- Employee discounts on service and parts
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Besides these benefits, you can also expect to get some holiday time off and opportunities to grow your educational background. You'll also be able to get vehicle maintenance and care at a less expensive cost due to employee discounts on services and replacement parts. You may also be able to enjoy a less expensive price tag on new model purchases. The particulars of these benefits can vary depending on which team you join, but DARCARS puts a premium on employee happiness.
Apply to be an Automotive Lube Technician With DARCARS Today
If you have relevant experience to be one of our new lube techs or have studied to be one, our DARCARS Automotive Careers center wants to hear from you. Put your previous experience and educational background to good use when you apply for the role on our DARCARS Careers site. Enjoy taking advantage of on-the-job training, the ability to move up within the company, industry-standard compensation, exclusive employee discounts, and more.
Contact our HR department if you have questions about the role, your application, and sharing certification information. Our human resources representatives can help you find the right information or connect you with others who can answer your questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a lube technician?
A lube technician is a person who performs regular maintenance and repairs on vehicles. These technicians are the experts who can tackle routine oil changes, transmission fluid flushes, brake fluid replacement, and more. When drivers need to get their vehicles road-ready and prevent more serious issues, this technician at their desired dealership or service center can tackle these services and get their cars in optimal condition again.
How do you become a lube technician?
Typically, a lube technician will need to have an associate's degree or complete a training program with a certificate to qualify for the position. Having many years of experience can also help you get into the role and can sometimes lessen the required amount of education. The most important factor when becoming a lube tech is proving your proficiency with regular maintenance on various vehicles.
What does a lube technician do?
A lube technician is a position that specializes in regular maintenance, typically involving fluids and regular car care. Regular responsibilities for a lube technician involve routine oil changes, transmission fluid replenishment, brake fluid changes, and windshield wiper fluid replacement. These technicians may also tackle brake care, spark plug replacements, tire rotations, and more. Whenever you need routine service, this is typically the person to conduct it.