Customer Relations Specialist
Job Description
Geared for the Driven
At Buffalo Lube Associates, LP, a franchisee of Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC), it all starts with our people. We demonstrate that belief every day by living a safety culture that protects our team members and guests. Our drive-thru oil change experience lets you stay in your vehicle. Plus, we’ve stepped up extra safety measures in line with CDC guidance. It’s our goal to not only serve but to earn the trust of our communities and have each other’s backs.
What you’ll do
As a Customer Relations Specialist, you are often the first face our customers see and the voice between customers and technicians. This is the perfect part-time position for those with busy lives or just want to make a little extra income. The best part is you’ll have a flexible schedule and never have to work late nights - all while working with our friendly team.
- Deliver a positive first impression to each guest with a warm, friendly greeting
- Adhere to all company policies and SuperPro 10 procedures
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance checks
- Assist technicians by visually verifying and performing call-outs to ensure all necessary services have been performed correctly
- Maintaining a clean and safe workplace
How you’ll succeed
- You are friendly and willing to work as part of customer-focused team
- Have effective interpersonal, oral communication skills
- A willingness to learn and work efficiently
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time and climb stairs
- Have full mobility and are able to twist, stoop and bend
- Access to reliable transportation
Benefits include:
- Competitive pay starting at $16.50 to $17.50 per hour
- Flexible work schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid weekly
- Company provided uniforms and tools
- No late evenings
- We promote from within – a commitment we are passionate about
- Tuition assistance program*
- Paid time off and holidays*
*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on location
Buffalo Lube Associates, LP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1-800-Valvoline or email 1-800Valvoline@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Career Progression at vioc
An Exciting Road Ahead
You don’t need previous automotive experience to thrive at one of our Service Centers—our award-winning training and growth programs will keep you moving forward.
* Timeframes are average estimates and not guaranteed.
We take a promote-from-within approach, with more than 90% of our managers starting in entry-level positions at our Service Centers.
Entry-Level Lube Technician
As an Entry-Level Lube Technician, you’ll learn how to work on the automobiles and ensure the services are performed for our guests—all while adhering to our SuperPro™ procedures to the costumers’ satisfaction. You’ll also perform basic preventive maintenance, including top and bottom-side services like light/wiper checks, fluid top-offs, oil changes, and tire rotations.
Search Entry-Level Lube Technician JobsCertified Technician
Timeframe: Potentially 2 Months From Hire
As a Certified
Technician, your key area of focus will be physically working on the
automobiles and ensuring the services are performed while adhering to
SuperPro™ procedures and to the customers' satisfaction. You’ll also
perform basic preventative maintenance, including top and bottom-side
services like light/wiper checks, fluid top-offs, oil changes, and tire
rotations.
Senior Technician
Timeframe: Potentially 6-10 Months From Hire
Although your
key responsibilities as a Senior Technician will include physically
working on the automobiles and working with customers directly, this is
a lead role within the Service Center. In addition to helping train new
employees, you’ll also have responsibility for opening and closing a
Service Center on your own.
Assistant Service Center Manager
Timeframe: Potentially 12-15 Months From Hire
In this role,
you’ll be the right-hand to the Service Center Manager—and be
responsible for taking a lead in helping build a high-performance team
capable of differentiating our service experience from all other service
providers. In addition to physically working on automobiles and taking
care of customers, you’ll advise, train, and supervise hourly employees
on SuperPro™ and other policies and procedures.
Service Center Manager
Timeframe: Potentially 1.5-2 Years From Hire
As a Service
Center Manager, you’ll be responsible for maximizing the profitability
of your own store by delivering a preferred consumer experience. You’ll
lead team recruiting, selection, development, and performance
management, as well as ensure Environmental Health and Safety compliance
for consumers and employees. You’ll also assist in building a loyal base
of consumers by delivering a superior automotive experience built on
trust and the utmost professionalism.