Lube Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service • Chatham, IL

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lube Technician is an entry-level role in an automotive shop environment, supporting the store by performing essential vehicle maintenance services, completing inspections, and helping keep the shop clean and organized. The role is suited to someone mechanically inclined, dependable, safety-focused, and eager to learn foundational automotive skills. The technician performs oil changes, tire services, basic maintenance, and Digital Vehicle Inspections while learning from experienced technicians, service advisors, and store leaders.

This position provides paid training and hands-on development, and can support career progression toward junior and more advanced technician positions, technical training, or field leadership. Work takes place in an automotive shop, with exposure to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, automotive products, vapors, caustic materials, and temperature variations.

Requirements

• Be reliable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, willing to learn, and ready to build foundational shop skills.
• Have a strong interest or desire to work in the automotive repair industry.
• Have mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic automotive maintenance and repair processes.
• Be able to follow written procedures, safety standards, and store processes.
• Be able to work collaboratively with technicians, service advisors, and store leaders.
• Have a valid driver's license and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Records check.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical training school.
• General knowledge of under-hood, mechanical, and undercarriage assemblies.
• Previous shop, lube technician, tire technician, mechanical, customer service, or other hands-on work experience.
• State Inspector License in applicable locations, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire if required by the store.

Responsibilities

• Perform tire services, including mounting, dismounting, balancing, and rotations.
• Perform oil changes and basic maintenance, including servicing fluids, wipers, bulbs, batteries, and air and cabin filters.
• Complete Digital Vehicle Inspections and repair order documentation accurately and thoroughly.
• Identify safety-related issues and communicate findings through the proper store channels.
• Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections, where applicable, ethically and in line with company and state guidelines under appropriate supervision.
• Keep customer vehicles, the shop, service area, showroom, restrooms, and outside areas clean and customer-ready.
• Transport customers and pick up parts, tires, and supplies using company or customer vehicles as directed.
• Follow safety procedures, use required PPE, comply with environmental and hazardous waste requirements, and report hazards or unsafe equipment to a supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with technicians and service advisors, accept coaching, and participate in ongoing training and development.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed, and complete other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to Sun Auto's core values and company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Paid training and hands-on development.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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