Careers: Lube Tech - Automotive Technician

Location: Multiple locations throughout Lake County, IL and Kenosha, WI

Employment type: Full and part-time positions available

Compensation: $14.00 - $17.00/hour

Company Summary:

Waukegan Tire is a family-owned tire and automotive service dealer, serving Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin since 1968. For over 50 years, we have prided ourselves in providing the best in expert tire and automotive care. We support that goal by continuously upgrading our technology and equipment.  And we invest in our team by providing formal certificate training in automotive and tire service to help our staff grow professionally.  As a 2020 Top Shop Award winner and a CarFax top-rated service center, we are committed to excellence and cultivating future leaders in the automotive industry. 

We are a thriving company long established in Illinois and we are excited to announce a new location opening soon in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Come join our winning team and grow your career with us!

Full Job Description:

Primary responsibilities include performing oil changes, tire rotations, and servicing customer vehicles in a safe and timely manner, as well as inspecting vehicles for potential safety concerns and escalating to the sales staff.  You will work alongside skilled technicians and act as a trusted advisor to our customers, evaluating their needs and performing maintenance to keep their vehicles serviced and safe on the road. 

Job Details:

• Removing and replacing oil and air filters.
• Perform automotive preventative maintenance such as checking and refilling vehicle fluids, replacing lights and wipers, checking tire pressure, and more as needed.
• Inspecting and treating coolant to specification.
• Inspecting and testing batteries.

Qualifications:

• Eager to learn, engage and accept new challenges.
• Able to prioritize attention to detail and safety in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient computer skills including online order management applications and diagnostic test equipment.
• Preferred qualifications: MS Office proficiency and prior oil and lube experience. 

Requirements:

• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift an object up to 75 pounds and stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Available to work part-time or full-time, Monday – Saturday, with one day off during the week
• Preferred: High school diploma, GED, or vocational certificate

Benefits:

• Competitive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Short Term Disability / Voluntary Life / Aflac
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• 401k with company contributions
• Product and service discounts
• Flexible paid time off

Waukegan Tire is an equal-opportunity employer. At Waukegan Tire, we are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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