Express Service Team Leader – Gillman Subaru Southwest

The Gillman Companies is an established group of family owned automobile dealerships based out of Houston, TX. We have served the automotive needs of Texas since 1938 by maintaining a long-established tradition of excellence and customer satisfaction. Gillman has also been named one of the Houston Chronicle's Top 100 Workplaces 4 years in a row!

Are you an experienced Subaru or automotive technician who’s ready for the next stage of your career? Gillman Subaru Southwest is seeking a Team Leader to supervise our Express Service Department. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to guide a team of lube techs and entry-level technicians while ensuring our customers receive fast, friendly, and professional service.

Why This Role Might Be Right for You:

This position is ideal for a skilled and seasoned technician who may be looking to step away from the demands of heavy line work but still wants to stay active in the shop. If you’re at a point in your career where you want to share your knowledge, develop the next generation of technicians, and lead a team without the physical demands of flat-rate heavy work, this could be the perfect fit.

If you’re an experienced technician looking to transition into leadership and leave a lasting impact on both your team and our customers, we’d love to hear from you.

 Serious applicants fill out the application and text your name and position you applied for to 713-776-6330.

Express Service Team Leader 

The Express Service Team Leader will be responsible for 

• Lead, train, and mentor Express Service technicians

• Ensure services are completed quickly, accurately, and up to Subaru standards

• Maintain workflow and efficiency in a busy shop environment

• Provide guidance on proper repair procedures and quality control

• Support Service Advisors with technical insights when needed

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs multipoint inspection
• Advises service consultant of additional work
• Service grease fittings, universal joints and steering knuckles, using hand or compressed air powered grease gun
• Inspect fluid levels of steering gear, power steering reservoir, transmission, differential, rear axel housings, and shackles
• Check air pressure of tires
• Lubricate moving parts with specified lubricants
• Drain oil from crankcase and refill with required amount of oil
• Add water to radiator and battery
• Replace oil and air filters
• Inspect all vehicles for additional repairs needed
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company's vision, mission and values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and suppliers
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and safety standards
• Follow company safety procedures to avoid exposure to fumes, dirt and harsh chemicals

 Qualifications:

• Must meet company's requirements for employment
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information
• Knowledge in all aspects of automotive repair and maintenance
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
• Prior experience as a technicians helper or apprentice
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Exposure to inclement weather
• Ability to operate an automobile
• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping and bending
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater then 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and or pulling of arm or leg controls, or requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and /or pulling of materials

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental
• 401(k)
• Drug Free work environment
• E.O.E

Company Overview

Since 1938, The Gillman Companies have been a family-owned and operated group of automobile dealerships. With over 70 years of success, the Houston-based automotive group has 14 dealerships across Houston, Rosenberg, San Benito, Harlingen, and San Antonio representing Acura, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Subaru. 

The company was founded by Frank Gillman when the first dealership opened on Milam Street in downtown Houston. Frank knew the importance of customer loyalty. He also understood that loyalty had to be earned. Over 70 years later, the location and scope of the business has changed, but the constant emphasis on customer satisfaction remains the same. 

Now run by Frank's Granddaughter Stacey Gillman, under her leadership, the Gillman Companies have grown to become one of the largest retail automotive groups in America.  And today, the third Gillman generation is active in the business.

Success has not altered the organization's founding principle.  Every employee in every Gillman dealership knows customer satisfaction is paramount.  And, they understand continued prosperity, as well as future growth, depends upon maintaining this long-established tradition of excellence.