Entry-level Lube Tech/Technician
About The Position
Valvoline Instant Oil Change is hiring an entry-level Lube Technician to help keep guests safe on the road by providing customer service and performing preventive maintenance on vehicles. Previous automotive experience is not required; employees receive hands-on support through an award-winning training program. Training covers oil changes, checking and refilling fluids, tire rotations, battery testing and replacement, light and wiper inspection and replacement, 18-point maintenance checks, and other preventive maintenance services. The role offers an opportunity to advance toward becoming a Service Center Manager, with potential advancement within 18–24 months. The position is at 584 W Main St, Cookeville, Tennessee. Employees should be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment and have schedule flexibility; weekend availability is likely. Late-night hours and holidays are not required.
Requirements
- Previous automotive experience is not required.
- Schedule flexibility; weekend availability is likely.
- Eagerness to learn, a friendly attitude, and a desire to work as 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 reading, writing, and speaking English.
- 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 preventive maintenance services on vehicles.
- Change oil; check and refill fluids; rotate tires; test and replace batteries; inspect and replace lights and wipers; perform 18-point maintenance checks and other preventive maintenance services.
Benefits
- $14.50 per hour, paid weekly.
- Hands-on training and potential career advancement to Service Center Manager within 18–24 months.
- 13 paid credit hours per year at WilmU, covering partial 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 with 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%.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
