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General Service Technician / Lube Tech

GreatWater 360 Auto Care•Des Plaines, IL
•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Accurate Auto, a GreatWater Garage, is hiring a General Service Technician / Lube Technician at its shop in Des Plaines, Illinois. The role performs oil changes, scheduled maintenance, digital vehicle inspections, basic tire services, and other entry-level automotive service tasks while supporting technicians and shop workflow. The shop emphasizes honest communication, quality workmanship, teamwork, and technician development, with paid training and opportunities to advance into more technical roles. Compensation is $18–$22 per hour. Shop hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CST. The role includes training in flush services, steering and suspension inspections and repair, brake inspections and repair, basic electrical systems, and ASE preparation for A4 and A5. The position operates in an automotive repair shop, with exposure to moderate noise, weather conditions, chemicals, odors, dirt, and dust. It also uses standard office equipment and digital shop systems. Flexible hours or days, including evenings and weekends when shops are open, may be needed, and additional time may be required based on business needs. Benefits begin on the date of hire, except the 401(k), which begins on the 90th day of employment. Benefits include front-loaded PTO, six paid holidays, paid parental leave, teammate service discounts, a matching 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, HSA matching, company-paid life insurance and AD&D, an employee assistance program, voluntary insurance benefits, training and tuition reimbursement including ASE test fees, and a technician pay-growth program tied to ASE certifications.

Requirements

  • Previous professional automotive or mechanical experience is required.
  • Six months of relevant experience in an automotive repair facility or equivalent knowledge from a trade school is preferred.
  • A basic set of personal tools is required.
  • Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and be insurable under the company's insurance policy.
  • Must be able to drive a vehicle with passengers and perform drivability assessments.
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work.
  • Ability to perform inspections and follow service procedures.
  • Willingness to learn digital vehicle inspections and shop systems.
  • Positive attitude and team-first mindset.
  • Interest in building a career in automotive repair.
  • Willingness to earn ASE certifications and work toward becoming a C Level Technician is strongly preferred.
  • Must be able to get into and out of various vehicles without assistance.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
  • Ability to view a monitor and use touch screens, mice, keyboards, and standard office equipment.
  • Ability to climb up and down, and move over and under, work platforms and lifts to access vehicles.
  • Ability to stand for long periods and perform major and fine motor movements needed for repairs, services, inspections, and shop cleaning.
  • Ability to reach overhead, push, pull, bend, stoop, and perform other frequent major body movements.
  • Ability to work flexible hours or days, including evenings and weekends when shops are open; additional time may be required based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

  • Six months of relevant experience in an automotive repair facility or equivalent knowledge from a trade school.
  • Willingness to earn ASE certifications and work toward becoming a C Level Technician.

Responsibilities

  • Perform oil changes and scheduled maintenance services.
  • Complete digital vehicle inspections to identify vehicle needs.
  • Install and service wiper blades, bulbs, filters, and fluids.
  • Perform tire rotations, tire repairs, and basic tire service.
  • Assist with TPMS service and tire installations.
  • Support technicians with vehicle inspections and shop workflow.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  • Drive vehicles with passengers and perform drivability assessments.

Benefits

  • Front-loaded paid time off and six paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave (one week).
  • Teammate discounts on services.
  • 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2%, beginning after 90 days of employment.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • HSA match up to $15 per paycheck.
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage of $25,000.
  • 24/7 employee assistance program at no cost.
  • Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and life insurance.
  • Training and tuition reimbursement, including ASE test fee reimbursement.
  • LEARN to EARN program with technician pay growth tied to ASE certifications.
  • Paid training and skill development.
  • Career advancement opportunities.

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