Entry-level Lube Tech/Technician
Valvoline10 months ago
Kansas City, MO, United States
On-site
Full-time
Beginner Level (< 1 year)
Job Description
Position Overview
ALL ROADS LEAD TO THIS OPPORTUNITY – The journey to Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) is as diverse as those who join our team. As an Entry-Level Lube Technician, you’ll be welcomed into a friendly, collaborative environment where your personal and professional goals are fuelled, even if you don’t have previous automotive experience. Through our award-winning training program, you’ll learn how to deliver top-tier customer service while performing essential preventative maintenance services.
Key Responsibilities
- Change oil
- Check and refill fluids
- Rotate tires
- Test and replace batteries
- Inspect and replace lights and wipers
- Perform an 18-point maintenance check
- Provide other preventive maintenance services as needed
Required Qualifications
- Schedule flexibility (weekend availability is likely, with no late nights or holidays)
- Eagerness to learn, a friendly attitude, and a passion for delivering customer-focused service
- Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Ability to stand for up to 8 hours, climb stairs, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
- Capability to crouch, bend, twist, and work with your hands above your head
- Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled environment
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: $16.75 per hour with weekly pay
- Career Acceleration: Hands-on training with the potential to become a Service Center Manager within 18-24 months
- Debt-Free Education: 13 paid credit hours/year at WilmU for part-time enrollment over two semesters
- Life Balance: No late-night hours, holidays off, paid time-off availability, and back-up child and elder care
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus prescription drug coverage with Health Savings Account contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for personal and work-related issues
- Employee Perks: Company-provided uniforms and tools, a 50% discount on VIOC automotive services, and 401(k) savings plans with a 100% match up to 5%
Required Skills
Oil Change
Maintenance Inspection
Customer Service
Tire Rotation
Preventative Maintenance
Battery Testing/Replacement
Fluid Check/Refill