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