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Motor Vehicle State Inspector Safety/Emissions in Training (NY)

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

As a Certified Automotive State Inspector, Certified Automotive Emissions & Safety Inspector, or Certified Automotive Smog Inspector in Training you will help drive the continued success of VIOC by providing reliable and impeccable preventive maintenance service. You will act as a trusted advisor to our customers, evaluating their needs and performing maintenance to keep their vehicle serviced and safe on the road.

  • Perform automotive preventive maintenance such as changing oil, checking and refilling other vehicle fluids, replacing filters, and inspecting and replacing lights and wipers
  • Master products, services, and company knowledge
  • Maintain a clean, well-organized service center and facilitate a safe and secure working environment
  • Evaluate customers’ needs, working quickly and efficiently
  • Perform state, smog, safety and/or emissions inspections for our guests, once your certification has been obtained.


The perks and benefits we’ll provide you*:

Competitive weekly pay - $17 per hour + State Inspector Premium Pay once you obtain your Inspector License/Certification

  • Paid on-the-job training - No previous automotive experience is required
  • Flexible work schedule: No late evenings or holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO), and holiday pay
  • Company provided uniforms and tools
  • We promote from within– a commitment we are passionate about
  • Tuition assistance*
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plans*


What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Have a valid driver’s license
  • One year automotive experience within the last five years or automotive program certificate of completion
  • Obtain State Inspector Licensure/Certification within 90 days of hire
  • Flexibility to work weekends
  • An eagerness to learn, a friendly attitude, and a desire to be part of a customer-focused team
  • Ability to stand for up to 8 hours, climb stairs, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
  • Mobility to crouch, bend, twist, and work with your hands above your head
  • Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment
  • English fluency in reading, writing, and speaking


How you'll succeed:

  • You are friendly and ready to work as part of a customer-focused team
  • Have an eagerness to learn
  • You can occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
  • Have full mobility and the ability to work with your hands above your head
  • Can stand for extended periods of time and climb stairs
  • English fluency in reading, writing, and speaking


*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on location


Valvoline 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 1.833.VVV.Report or email ECC@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.

435 S Hamilton St, Painted Post, NY 14870, United States
Category Service Center Team Member
Job ID P1-3585320-1

Certified Motor Vehicle Inspector Safety/Emissions (NY)

Job Location435 S Hamilton St, Painted Post NY

State Inspector

Job Location435 S Hamilton St, Painted Post NY

Customer Service Advisor

Job Location435 S Hamilton St, Painted Post NY
A **Valvoline technician** is working on a car from beneath in the oil change pit.

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.

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