Quick Lube Technician

Ken Garff Automotive Group; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRO TECH program perks

Performance bonuses up to $400/month

Competitive compensation and 401k with

Wellness Time Off and holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability,AD

Flex Spending and HSA

End-of-year Garff Giveback bonus

Employee discounts on vehicle purchase

Job summary

Ken Garff Automotive Group in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Quick Lube Technician to perform oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid inspections as part of our PRO TECH program. You will work in a customer-focused environment that values precision and safety.

Join our team to help maintain vehicle reliability and satisfaction while advancing your skills through ongoing training and benefits. This role offers steady hours and a path for growth within the Ken Garff network.

Qualifications

• Accommodating and analytical with precision in work.
• Resourceful with a high level of technical expertise.
• Detail-oriented, team-focused, and service-minded.
• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the U.S. with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Drain engine oil and replace with correct viscosity.
• Rotate tires and adjust tire pressure.
• Inspect and refill fluid levels and lubricate moving parts.
• Perform the Ken Garff Electronic Multi Point Inspection on every vehicle.

Skills

Oil changes

Tire rotation

Fluid inspection

Vehicle safety checks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!

Dewey Ford, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a Quick Lube Automotive Technician that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility and teamwork.

We designed a formal career pathway and reward and recognition system just for you called PRO TECH. Do regular rewards and recognition for performance and tenure, predictable pay raises, quarterly tool allowance and discounts, and just being treated RIGHT sound right to you? We hear you! Our PRO TECH program is built to reward your hard work, recognize your contribution and encourage development and grow your career.

Check out the program: https://www.kengarff.com/pro-tech/

Looking for:

• Accommodating and analytical, while producing highly precise and accurate work

• Resourceful and seeks a high level of technical expertise

• Unselfish and approachable with a preference for detailed, skill-based work

• Knowledge of basic vehicle systems and technical resources a plus

• Must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the U.S with a valid in-state driver’s license and a good driving record, per company standards

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Why you’ll love working with us:

• No tools required- access to shop tools and equipment

• PRO TECH perks described above including performance bonuses (up to $400/per month)

• Competitive compensation package and 401k with company match

• WellnessTime Off, plus holidays, plus a Personal Purpose Day

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, AD&D and Life Insurance

• Flex Spending,Health Savings Account, EAP, Wellness Plan,Mental Health Support, Diabetes Management Program,andParentalLeave Stipend

• Year-end bonus program for ALL employees (Garff Giveback)

• Employee discounts on vehicle purchase, parts, service and more!

• Red Wing boot program (annual replacement of work boots)

What you’ll do as a Quick Lube Technician:

• Drain engine oil and replace with suggested viscosity and quantity

• Rotate tires and adjust tire air pressure as needed

• Inspect and refill fluid levels of key components and lubricate moving parts with specified lubricants

• Perform the Ken Garff Electronic Multi Point Inspection along with video on every vehicle

At first glance, there’s nothing remarkable at Ken Garff. Our uniforms aren’t flashy, and our buildings look a lot like the competition. You may not see it right at first, but if you listen you’ll hear. Because listening isn’t just something we do; it’s part of who we are. It’s how we show that what we absolutely value the most (far more than buildings, uniforms or cars) is our people. And we thrive on treating them right. We listen because we believe listening matters. We’re just different that way.

Will you join us as a new Quick Lube Technician? Will you throw your energy and focus behind what we’re doing? Will you live our values and do things differently than you’ve ever done them? Will you listen and build trust and foster relationships? This organization, that started as an idea by a man named Ken Garff way back in 1932, needs one thing to keep its vision intact and its purpose of reinventing an industry moving forward. It needs you.