Entry-level Lube Tech/Technician

Valvoline Inc•Carbondale, IL

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About The Position

As an Entry-Level Lube Technician at Valvoline Instant Oil Change, you’ll work with a friendly, collaborative team to provide customer service and preventative maintenance that helps keep guests safe on the road. Previous automotive experience is not required; the company provides hands-on training through its award-winning training program. Training covers changing oil; checking and refilling fluids; rotating tires; testing and replacing batteries; inspecting and replacing lights and wipers; performing an 18-point maintenance check; and other preventive maintenance services. The role requires schedule flexibility, including likely weekend availability, and involves working in a non-climate-controlled environment. Late nights and holidays are not worked.

Requirements

Schedule flexibility; weekend availability is likely.
An eagerness to learn, a friendly attitude, and a desire to be part of a customer-focused team.
Ability to review, read, and understand written and digital training materials, safety procedures, labels, and operational instructions.
Fluency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours, climb stairs, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to crouch, bend, twist, and work with hands above the head.
Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to guests.
Perform preventative maintenance services on vehicles.
Change oil.
Check and refill fluids.
Rotate tires.
Test and replace batteries.
Inspect and replace lights and wipers.
Perform an 18-point maintenance check.

Benefits

$17.50 per hour with weekly pay.
Hands-on training and potential to become a Service Center Manager within 18–24 months.
13 paid credit hours per year at WilmU, covering part-time enrollment over two semesters.
No late-night hours and holidays off.
Paid time-off availability.
Back-up child and elder care.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, and Health Savings Account contributions.
Employee Assistance Program offering free, confidential well-being support.
Company-provided uniforms and tools.
50% discount on VIOC automotive services.
401(k) savings plan with a 100% match up to 5%.