Lexus of Merrillville; Merrillville, IN 219-769-4545
Entry- & Mid- Level Technicians (full time & part time, Saturdays)
The Entry-level Technician is responsible for the care and maintenance of customer’s vehicle and inventory of vehicles. It is the responsibility of the technician to report all deficiencies to the service consultant. Performs oil changes and lubricates moving parts of vehicles while in training with skilled technicians.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Making sure moving parts are lubricated if needed.
- Injecting grease into units, such as springs, universal joints and steering knuckles, using hand-or compressed air-powered grease gun.
- Inspecting fluid level of steering gears, power steering reservoirs, transmissions differentials, rear axle housings and shackles.
- Checking air pressure of tires, adding water to the radiator, testing the battery, replacing oil and air filters, and spraying springs with lubricant.
- Draining oil and refilling crankcase with right amount of new lubricant.
- Working alongside a skilled technician to learn how to perform quality vehicle service maintenance repairs.
Mid-level Technicians inspect, maintain and repair vehicles. Technicians use diagnostic tools to identify the source of problems and then make adjustments or repairs.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Diagnosing the cause of malfunctions and performing work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership and/or factory standards.
- Repairing or replacing all parts of a vehicle including wheels, axles, frames, defective ball joint suspensions and brake shoes; installing and repairing air conditioners and servicing components such as compressors, condensers, and controls; and testing electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure that they are working properly.
- Inspecting and testing new vehicles for damage and recording findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Service & Sales Valets (full time & part time, Saturdays)
Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
Responsible for various duties and tasks related to the service department, new car department, and used car department. The duties include but are not limited to:
- Preparing new and used cars for delivery,
- Keeping the detail and car wash areas clean and orderly,
- Maintain cleanliness of service department, shop floor, alignment rack, tire balancer, tire changer, brake lathe room, and special service tool room, emptying the trash cans,
- Clean drive and walkways of snow and ice,
- Monitor dealership and grounds for safety,
- Deliver inter-facility mail and transfers,
- Shuttle customers to work or mall (with manager’s approval)
- Pick-up and deliver vehicle for service work
- Transfer vehicles to auto auction,
- Moving cars in lot and showroom,