Job: Light Duty Mechanic

Valvoline Instant Oil Change is looking for motivated and experienced Mechanics to work at any of our 21 locations in San Diego County. Do you enjoy working with the public? Are you driven by the satisfaction of delivering to your customers the highest level of service? Do you enjoy working in the automotive field and working with cars in a face paced environment? Want to move up in a growing company and gain valuable management training? If you share our passions for working with cars and working with customers to provide a highly satisfying experience, our company wants you.



A Light Duty Mechanic should have experience in automotive repair. ASE and other related certifications or degrees from a vocational or technical program are a huge plus. A Light Duty Mechanic is responsible for correctly diagnosing and performing preventative maintenance and repairs, according to BAR guidelines. Additional responsibilities include being trained and certified in our Management Training Program, which allows for Mechanics to gain exposure and experience in Operations Management. A Light Duty Mechanic may also have minimal administrative tasks assigned, such as correctly invoicing customers per BAR guidelines, as needed.

This is a perfect opportunity for recent graduates of a technical school, looking for work place experience in a growing company. It is also a great opportunity for seasoned and experienced mechanics who want to gain operational, retail, and managerial/supervisory experience to be promoted to single or multi-unit managerial positions.


We pride ourselves on offering many aspects which differentiate ourselves from other companies: primarily, an opportunity for professional development to advance your career within a growing company.



Besides great training and concrete growth opportunities, other benefits include:

A Rewarding Work Environment

Individual & Team Recognition and Rewards

Competitive Wages

Opportunities for advancement with internal Management Training

No Late Hours




The responsibilities for this position include:

Ensure technical competence in completing routine light mechanical work on vehicles

Ensure a highly satisfying experience for every single guest

Learn to use our Point of Sale system and properly invoice customers

Be technically proficient in administering and completing our basic and additional services

May be responsible for basic administrative needs of Service Center and opening or closing of a Service Center





If you want to be part of a successful team and would love to stand out in a results-oriented and rewarding environment, our company is for you.

The Light Duty Mechanic is responsible for making the automotive correct recommendations to service a customer's preventative maintenance needs based on industry standard recommendations and performing the services/repairs according to industry standards. This individual provides technical competency, efficiency, knowledge of sourcing parts, providing outstanding customer service, creates work orders and correctly uses our Point Of Sale system, and works closely with the Service Center Manager or Assistant Manager to ensure that customers have an extraordinary experience. Prior automotive experience and ASE Certifications or any other Automotive-related degrees will positively affect salary. Familiarity with basic POS systems is preferable.