Brake Technician

Position Summary

Performs Lead Brake Technician and Crossover Brake Technician automotive services and installation activities associated with approved store products and services. Completes all work in an accurate and timely manner.

Work Environment

Jiffy Lube is in the customer service industry and having a “positive attitude” at the service center is essential. Attitude is a state of mind or feeling and is displayed or translated by actions. A “positive attitude” represents the people skills required at Jiffy Lube. Individuals with “positive attitudes” are :

Friendly | Courteous | Enthusiastic | Positive | Helpful | Concerned | Sincere | Attentive

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Drive vehicles with automatic and manual transmissions.

All brake service must be performed in accordance with the Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards.

• Properly operate lifting equipment, i.e. jacks, jack stands, and hoists.
• Perform complete disc or drum brake service including, but not limited to : hydraulic repair / replacement, attaching hardware (removal / replacement), front-end suspension, light drivetrain repair, wheel bearing service, anti-lock brake / electrical and wheel / tire removal & replacement.
• Responsible for proper brake lathe operation and maintenance.
• Attend training as needed and required; keep abreast of current developments in the field of automotive brake repair, including but not limited to discovering new information and / or technology for both current and future problem-solving as related to vehicle diagnosis.
• Maintain appropriate skill level with both traditional and advanced hand tools.
• Repair, overhaul, and / or adjust automotive brake systems.
• Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, and / or wheel bearings.
• Examine and diagnose vehicles; compile repair-cost estimates, and secure customer approval to perform repairs.

Expected Outcomes

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Employee must be able to :

Jiffy Lube® is a leading provider of automotive preventive maintenance. With a national footprint of more than 2,000 franchisee owned service centers across the country, Jiffy Lube offers a range of services from oil changes and tire rotations, to everything in between.

Jiffy Lube technicians are not just highly trained in preventive maintenance, they are also highly trained in customer service. So if you have any questions about vehicle maintenance or the services performed at any Jiffy Lube service center, your technician will help you find the resources and information you need, whether it’s in-store, online or by accessing your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. It’s just another way Jiffy Lube strives each and every day to help you Leave Worry Behind® .