General Service Technician / Lube Tech

GreatWater 360 Auto Care • Waukesha, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Richlonns Tire & Service Center – Waukesha, a GreatWater Garage, is hiring a General Service Technician to perform basic automotive maintenance and support the shop’s workflow. The role is suited to someone who takes pride in quality work, enjoys hands-on tasks, and wants to develop a career in automotive repair. The shop describes its environment as team-focused, supportive, and committed to honest communication, quality workmanship, and technician development.

The technician performs oil changes and scheduled maintenance, completes digital vehicle inspections, services tires and common vehicle components, and assists other technicians. The position offers paid training, skill development, and opportunities to advance into more specialized technician work. Training may cover flush services, steering and suspension, brakes, basic electrical systems, and ASE preparation for A4 and A5.

The job is based at 2480 W Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189. Shop hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM CST. The role may require flexible hours or days, including evenings and weekends when the shop is open, and additional time depending on business needs. Pay is $18–$22 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of relevant experience in an automotive repair facility is preferred, or equivalent knowledge from trade school.
• Previous professional automotive or mechanical experience is required.
• Interest in building a career in automotive repair.
• Willingness to earn ASE certifications and work toward becoming a C Level Technician is strongly preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; must be insurable on the company insurance policy and able to drive a vehicle with passengers and perform drivability assessments.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work.
• Ability to perform inspections and follow service procedures.
• Willingness to learn digital vehicle inspections (DVI) and shop systems.
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset.
• A basic set of personal tools is required.
• Able to get into and out of various vehicles without assistance and drive a motor vehicle with passengers.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Able to use monitors, touch screens, mice, and keyboards.
• Able to climb up and down and over and under work platforms and lifts to access vehicles.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform major and fine motor movements needed for repairs, service, inspections, and shop cleaning.
• Able to reach overhead, push, pull, bend, stoop, and perform other major body movements frequently.
• Able to work flexible hours and days, including evenings and weekends when shops are open; additional time may be required depending on business needs.
• Able to work in an automotive repair shop with exposure to moderate noise, adverse weather, chemicals, odors, dirt, and dust.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school knowledge equivalent to automotive repair facility experience.
• Willingness to earn ASE certifications and work toward becoming a C Level Technician.
• Interest in ASE preparation for A4 and A5.

Responsibilities

• Perform oil changes and scheduled maintenance services.
• Complete digital vehicle inspections (DVI) to identify vehicle needs.
• Install and service wiper blades, bulbs, filters, and fluids.
• Perform tire rotations, tire repairs, and basic tire service.
• Assist with TPMS service and tire installations.
• Support technicians with vehicle inspections and shop workflow.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Follow service procedures and complete inspections.
• Drive vehicles with passengers and perform drivability assessments.

Benefits

• Front-loaded paid time off and 6 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave (1 week).
• Teammate discounts on services.
• 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%, beginning on the 90th date of employment.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• HSA match up to $15 per paycheck.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D ($25,000).
• Employee Assistance Program, available 24/7 at no cost.
• Voluntary benefits: short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and life insurance.
• Training and tuition reimbursement, including ASE test fee reimbursement.
• LEARN to EARN program with technician pay growth tied to ASE certifications.
• Paid training and skill development.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed