Entry Level Vehicle Service Specialist
111 N Mount Carmel Rd, Valrico, FL
Entry Level Vehicle Service Specialist
Job Description
Entry-Level Vehicle Service Specialist
$15.50/hr + Daily Pay | No Experience Needed | No Late Evenings
Looking for a hands-on role where you can learn real skills, help people, and build a long-term career? Join our team as a full-time or part-time Entry-Level Vehicle Service Specialist / Lube Technician and deliver exceptional customer service while learning automotive maintenance from the ground up. Whether you’re a recent graduate, career changer, veteran, or just starting out, we provide paid training and a clear path forward.
What You’ll Do
You’ll work with a supportive team performing maintenance services such as:
- Changing oil and replacing filters
- Checking and refilling vehicle fluids
- Rotating tires
- Testing and replacing batteries
- Inspecting and replacing lights and wipers
- Completing a multi-point safety check
- Providing friendly, fast, and trusted customer service every day
No prior experience required. We teach you everything you need to know through our training program.
Pay, Perks & Benefits
- Starting pay: $15.50 per hour
- Now Offering Daily Pay! Have the ability to get paid daily
- No late evenings – most locations close by 7pm
- Paid on-the-job training – no previous automotive experience required
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Company-provided uniforms, tools, and safety gear
- Employee discount on automotive services (40%)
Your Career Path
Lube Technician → Senior Technician → Assistant Manager → Service Center Manager
We promote from within and provide a clear advancement timeline. Many of our managers started in this exact role, with opportunities to move into leadership in as little as 12–18 months based on performance.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Enjoys helping people and working on a team
- Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Is comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Has basic computer or technology comfort
- Has reliable transportation
- Can read, write, and speak English
- Must be 18 to apply
Physical & Work Environment
- Standing for extended periods and climbing stairs
- Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Bending, crouching, and working with your hands above your head
- Working in varying temperatures
- A moderate-to-loud shop environment with moving vehicles and tools
Why Join Us?
You’re not just getting a job. You’re gaining skills, mentorship, and a team invested in your growth. If you want dependable pay, real advancement opportunities, and a workplace that values diverse backgrounds and experiences, this is the place to start. Apply today and take the first step toward a long-term career.
*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on state.
Store:
GQ0048
Location:
12980 US-301
Riverview FL 33594
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.
“I thought not having an automotive background might stand in my way, but it didn’t, and the team has been teaching me everything I need to know.”
Julia, Assistant Manager
“I love the inclusivity of this company. No matter who you are or where you are from, Valvoline Instant Oil Change meets you where you are and takes you as far as you want to go. I have never felt so supported with limitless opportunities. The Big "V" will always be a part of me!”
Justin, Market Manager
“I thought not having an automotive background might stand in my way, but it didn’t, and the team has been teaching me everything I need to know.”
Julia, Assistant Manager
“I love the inclusivity of this company. No matter who you are or where you are from, Valvoline Instant Oil Change meets you where you are and takes you as far as you want to go. I have never felt so supported with limitless opportunities. The Big "V" will always be a part of me!”
Justin, Market Manager
