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Job Description

The Opportunity:

Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) is growing fast – we’re planning to double our store footprint and need excellent leaders to grow with us! Upon joining our team, you’ll complete an accelerated manager-in-training program in as little as six months to develop into the role of Store Manager (aka Service Center Manager). This program is designed to build upon your established management experience and ensure you gain the additional skills, knowledge, and abilities of VIOC’s policies required to manage your store in the future. You’ll take the lead in helping to build ideal team players capable of differentiating VIOC’s service experience from all others. 

At VIOC, it all starts with our people. That’s why we foster a welcoming workplace for all team members and encourage those from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply


How We'll Take Care of the Whole You:

  • Starting pay: $26.70 per hour + Overtime at time and a half. Upon SCM promotion, you’ll convert to exempt status (base salary + bonus potential
  • On-the-job training – no previous automotive experience required 
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay – because we value work-life boundaries! 
  • No late evenings or holidays means more flexibility to do what you love. 
  • Tuition and certification assistance
  • Medical and prescription drug coverage 
  • Dental, vision, and RRSP savings plans – 100% match up to 5% 
  • Company provided uniforms and tools 
  • 50% discount on VIOC automotive services 
  • We promote from within – a commitment we are passionate about! 
  • 11-time award-winning training program recognized by Training Magazine and the Association for Talent Development 

*Upon promotion to SCM, you’ll be paid every two weeks. 

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


What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Minimum of one year of management experience required, preferably in a retail environment. 
  • Experience coaching and developing a team 
  • P&L Responsibility
  • Knowledge of cash handling, facility, and safety control policies and practices 
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and climb stairs 
  • Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment 
  • Have full mobility – can twist, stoop, and bend 
  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • English fluency in reading, writing, and speaking 


How you'll make a difference:

  • Assist in the daily operations of the service center, including inventory, labor management, and financial performance. 
  • Build trust and win repeat, loyal customers. 
  • Mentor, coach, and develop your team to become the next generation of VIOC leaders. 
  • Help maintain a clean, well-organized service center and facilitate a safe and secure working environment. 
  • Work with your team to ensure excellent customer service and perform oil changes and additional car maintenance services. 


How you'll advance in your career:

At Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC), your roadmap to career advancement is limitless! Click here to learn more and

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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. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

3925 Route 31, Liverpool, NY 13090, United States
Category Service Center Management
Job ID P1-1819119-1

Assistant Manager

Job Location7855 Oswego Rd, Liverpool NY

Assistant Manager

Job Location3925 Route 31, Liverpool NY

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Job Location7970 Brewerton Rd, Cicero 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.

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.

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Certified 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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