Lube Technician

Take Five Oil Change•Waukegan, IL
•$17 - $20

About The Position

Take 5 is hiring customer-focused Lube Technicians to provide oil changes and light vehicle maintenance in a stay-in-your-car service environment. The company provides training, and applicants from a range of backgrounds and experience levels are welcome. Starting pay is $16.75–$20.00 per hour, with a $300 employee signing bonus and paid bi-weekly bonus. The role offers opportunities for career advancement, including a path from Pit Technician to President; over 90% of Shop Managers started as Lube Technicians. The work includes changing oil and filters, performing other light maintenance services, assisting customers with service selections, processing payments, and maintaining inventory. The role requires working around vehicles and a shallow service pit, performing physical tasks for extended periods, and potentially working in hot or cold weather.

Requirements

  • Have reliable transportation.
  • Be able to maneuver in and out of a shallow, 3-foot-deep pit.
  • Be able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, twist, and perform activities involving holding, grasping, pulling, and turning for extended periods.
  • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Be able to work in hot or cold weather conditions.
  • Remain alert and aware of surroundings.

Responsibilities

  • Drain motor oil, change oil filters, and grease chassis fittings.
  • Wash windshields and adjust tire pressure.
  • Inspect and top off fluids.
  • Assist customers in selecting oil types and other services.
  • Process payment for services performed.
  • Perform coolant exchanges and fill services.
  • Restock and maintain inventory levels on the floor.

Benefits

  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Signing bonus
  • Training and development
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid bi-weekly bonus
  • Employee contests
  • Career path opportunities
  • Opportunity to transfer to locations across the area
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