What are the responsibilities and job description for the EXPRESS LUBE TECHNICIAN position at Carter Machinery Company?
We are currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for Express Lube Technician new hires. $2,500 is payable after 90 days of employment, and the remaining $2,500 is payable after 180 days of employment.
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Job Title: Express Lube Technician
Location: South Hill, Virginia
Shift: 1st
Starting Compensation Range: $26.88 - $33.79 per hour
What You Will Do:
- Lubricate moving parts of various types of machinery with specified lubricants
- Inspect fluid levels for various compartments, including engine, hydraulics, transmission etc. (water, oil and grease)
- Inject grease into units using hand or compressed- air powered grease gun
- Drain oil and refill with required amount
- Collect oil samples for testing
- Replace oil and air filters
- Recommend other services with customer as part of inspection review process
- Monitor and maintain inventories of oil, filters, etc.
- Inform customer of upcoming service due dates and make recommendation for future service
- Perform other related duties, as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a shop service environment
- High school diploma or GED, required
- Valid driver’s license
- Must have an excellent driving record and the ability to obtain a CDL or DOT certification
- Strong mechanical aptitude, with ability to perform responsibilities at customer job site with minimal supervision
- Capability of operating boom truck or equivalent
- Proper use of overhead and field service cranes
- Ability to operate a variety of equipment in the field and on customer job-sites
- Proficiency in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office products and service software
- Ability to complete service reports and provide pertinent details for work orders
- Willingness to work overtime as required by job and customer demand
What Success Looks Like In This Role:
- Working in coordination with team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives
- Promoting a positive customer experience
- Upholding the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
- Frequently required to sit
- Regularly lift and/or more up to 70 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
- Life and disability insurance
- In-house training instructors/programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tool allowances and tool loans
- Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
- Opportunities for overtime
- Shift differential (if applicable)
You’ll gain access to real learning, real advancement, and a real future in a company that’s reshaping what it means to lead in our industry. If you're looking for purpose, possibilities, and a team that wins together - you belong at Carter Machinery.
Come build what matters and build your future with us.
Actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include participation in performance-based incentive programs (e.g., discretionary or non-discretionary plans), as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.
Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.
Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.
*Special rules and restrictions may apply to sign-on bonus eligibility for rehires