Lube Technician

Location: Charlotte, NCAbout Blue Ridge TalentBlue Ridge Talent is a Charlotte-based recruiting and talent advisory firm. About Our ClientWe 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. If you have meaningful hands-on experience working on cars or trucks at home, through school, or as a hobbyist, we encourage you to apply. 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. Don’t meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply. We’re seeking the right character and attitude first, recognizing that a smart, motivated person can upskill and learn quickly.

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.