Lube Technician

Blue Ridge Talent; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Weekly pay

Hourly compensation

Competitive pay based on experience

Growth opportunities in automotive

Job summary

Blue Ridge Talent is partnering with a local Charlotte dealer to recruit a Lube Technician for its growing automotive operation. The candidate will support inspection, maintenance, and preparation of vehicles in the dealership's inventory.

The role is ideal for someone early in their automotive career who enjoys hands-on work, uses basic tools, and wants to gain broader experience in a professional shop. Dependability and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and automotive systems.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to safely operate basic automotive tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform oil and filter changes.
• Complete tire rotations and basic tire inspections.
• Check and top off fluids as needed.
• Inspect brakes, tires, belts, hoses, filters, batteries, and other common maintenance items.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance.
• Assist with multi-point vehicle inspections.
• Identify and communicate obvious maintenance or repair needs.
• Support the reconditioning and preparation of vehicles for sale.
• Assist more experienced technicians with basic repairs and shop tasks as needed.
• Safely use lifts, hand tools, power tools, and other common shop equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Continue developing automotive knowledge and technical skills.

Skills

Automotive basics

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Safe tool operation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Lube Technician

Location: Charlotte, NC

About Blue Ridge Talent

Blue Ridge Talent is a Charlotte-based recruiting and talent advisory firm.

About Our Client

We are partnering with one of our local clients to recruit a Lube Technician for their growing automotive operation. Our client is an established, privately owned automotive dealership in Charlotte with a large and diverse inventory of pre-owned vehicles.

They are looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined individual who takes pride in their work and wants to continue developing their automotive skills.

Position Overview

The Lube Technician will support the inspection, maintenance, and preparation of vehicles within the dealership’s inventory.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their automotive career who enjoys working with cars and trucks, is comfortable using basic tools, and wants to gain broader hands-on experience in a professional shop environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform oil and filter changes.
• Complete tire rotations and basic tire inspections.
• Check and top off fluids as needed.
• Inspect brakes, tires, belts, hoses, filters, batteries, and other common maintenance items.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance.
• Assist with multi-point vehicle inspections.
• Identify and communicate obvious maintenance or repair needs.
• Support the reconditioning and preparation of vehicles for sale.
• Assist more experienced technicians with basic repairs and shop tasks as needed.
• Safely use lifts, hand tools, power tools, and other common shop equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Continue developing automotive knowledge and technical skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Some hands-on automotive experience preferred, whether professional, educational, or personal.
• Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and automotive systems.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to safely operate basic automotive tools and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Dependable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license.

Strongly Preferred

• Previous experience as a lube technician, express technician, automotive technician, or shop helper.
• Experience performing oil changes, tire rotations, and basic vehicle maintenance.
• Previous experience in a dealership, independent repair shop, tire shop, fleet operation, or similar automotive environment.
• Automotive technical training or certifications.

New to the Industry?

Professional shop experience is helpful, but it is not the only way to develop strong automotive skills.

We are looking for someone with the right attitude, mechanical interest, dependability, and willingness to learn. A motivated person can develop quickly with the right opportunity.

What's in It for You

• Competitive and negotiable pay based on experience.
• Hourly compensation.
• Health insurance.
• Weekly pay.
• Opportunity to gain broader automotive experience and grow into more advanced technician responsibilities.