General Service Technician / Lube Tech

GreatWater 360 Auto Care • Des Plaines, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Accurate Auto, a GreatWater Garage shop, is hiring a General Service Technician to perform basic automotive maintenance and inspections while developing skills for a career in automotive repair. The shop offers a neighborhood-shop environment with professional tools, training, and support. Technicians are expected to communicate honestly, produce quality work, work collaboratively, and maintain a clean and organized workspace.

The role includes paid training and development opportunities in flush services, steering and suspension, brakes, basic electrical systems, and ASE preparation for A4 and A5. The company supports career advancement, including opportunities to progress from general service work toward more advanced technician roles. The position is based at 1580 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, Illinois. Shop hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the posting also notes that flexible hours, evenings, and weekends may be required depending on shop hours and business needs.

Requirements

• Six months of relevant experience in an automotive repair facility is preferred, or equivalent knowledge from a trade school.
• Previous professional automotive or mechanical experience is required.
• A basic set of personal tools is required.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license, be insurable under the company insurance policy, and be 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 and shop systems.
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset.
• Interest in building a career in automotive repair.
• Willingness to earn ASE certifications and work toward becoming a C Level Technician is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours or days, including evenings and, when shops are open, weekends; additional time may be required depending on business needs.
• Ability to get into and out of various vehicles without assistance and drive a motor vehicle with passengers.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to use monitors, touch screens, mice, and keyboards.
• Ability to climb up and down, and move over and under work platforms and lifts to access vehicles.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform major and fine motor movements needed for repairs, service, inspections, and shop cleaning.
• Ability to reach overhead, push, pull, bend, stoop, and frequently perform other major body movements.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of relevant experience in an automotive repair facility or equivalent trade-school knowledge.
• Willingness to earn ASE certifications and work toward becoming a C Level Technician.

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.
• Drive vehicles with passengers and perform drivability assessments.
• Follow service procedures and perform vehicle inspections.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $18–$22.
• Paid training and skill development.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Front-loaded paid time off.
• Six paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave of one week.
• Teammate discounts on services.
• 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2%.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• HSA match up to $15 per paycheck.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage of $25,000.
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 at no cost.
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and life insurance benefits.
• Training and tuition reimbursement, including ASE test fee reimbursement.
• LEARN to EARN program, with technician pay growth tied to ASE certifications.

What This Job Offers

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