Technician (Bilingual)

Valvoline Inc•Burien, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Valvoline Instant Oil Change is hiring a bilingual Technician to provide customer service and preventative maintenance for guests’ vehicles. The role offers hands-on training for candidates without prior automotive experience. Training covers oil changes; checking and refilling fluids; tire rotation; battery testing and replacement; light and wiper inspection and replacement; 18-point safety checks; and other preventative maintenance services. The position is located at 14848 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98168. Employees receive hands-on training and support, with the potential to advance to Service Center Manager within 18–24 months. The work takes place in a non-climate-controlled environment and requires schedule flexibility; weekend availability is likely, while late nights and holidays are not worked.

Requirements

Fluency in English reading, writing, and speaking.
Fluency in Spanish reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to review, read, and understand written and digital training materials, safety procedures, labels, and operational instructions.
Schedule flexibility; weekend availability is likely.
Positive attitude, attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and desire to work as part of a customer-focused team.
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 18-point safety checks.
Perform other preventative maintenance services.

Benefits

$22.75 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, plus 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%.