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Quick Lube Technician

Location: Oakes GMC | Kansas City, MO
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: $18 - $25 per hour based off experience

About the Role

The Quick Lube Technician is responsible for performing routine vehicle maintenance services while supporting service department efficiency, repair quality, and customer satisfaction.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is interested in building a long-term career within the automotive industry.

Established in 2010, Oakes Auto Group is family-owned and locally operated, with a culture built around stability, growth, and long-term career development

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off + paid holidays

• Employee discounts

• Career growth across multiple stores

• Locally owned and operated

• Tuition reimbursement

• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Perform routine maintenance services including oil changes, tire rotations, fluid services, battery replacements, filters, and multipoint inspections

• Inspect vehicles for maintenance needs and communicate findings with Service Advisors and leadership

• Maintain accurate repair order documentation while following dealership and manufacturer standards

• Perform final quality checks before vehicles are returned to customers

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

• Support service lane workflow and assist teammates during busy periods

What You’ll Do

Perform routine maintenance services including oil changes, tire rotations, fluid services, battery replacements, filter replacements, and multipoint inspections.
Inspect vehicles for maintenance needs and communicate findings clearly with Service Advisors and leadership teams.
Maintain accurate repair order documentation while following dealership and manufacturer standards.
Perform final quality checks before vehicles are returned to customers and help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Support service lane workflow and assist teammates during busy periods to help keep operations running efficiently.

What Makes YOU a Good Fit?

No previous automotive experience is required — we are willing to train the right person.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable with strong attendance and accountability

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced shop environment

• Motivated to learn and grow within the automotive industry

• Team-oriented with strong communication skills

• Detail-focused and safety-minded

• Comfortable with hands-on, physical work

• Coachable with a positive attitude

• Focused on quality work and supporting overall shop efficiency

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean or acceptable driving record

• Ability to pass a standard background check

• Strong reliability and consistent attendance

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced dealership environment

• Ability to stand, lift, bend, and work in a physically active environment

• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn dealership systems

• Previous automotive or mechanical experience preferred but not required

• Basic set of tools preferred

About Oakes Auto Group

Oakes Auto Group is a locally owned and rapidly growing dealership group serving the Kansas City metro.
We take pride in creating a workplace that feels supportive, grounded, and people-first.
Our teams across North Kansas City, Olathe, and Kansas City operate with a shared focus on teamwork, personal growth, and doing right by our customers and our community.

We invest heavily in training, development, and internal promotion because we want our people to build long-term careers here, not just hold short-term jobs.
Our stores value open communication, accountability, and a winning attitude, and we genuinely celebrate our employees’ successes and milestones.

Beyond the walls of our dealerships, we stay active in the community through local partnerships, volunteer opportunities, charity drives, and events that bring people together.
We’re proud to represent a brand that is known for its culture, its commitment to service, and its belief that great people create great experiences.

If you’re looking for a workplace where you can grow, feel supported, and make an impact, Oakes Auto Group is a place where you can build your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.