Lube/Express Technician

Lithia & Driveway

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Johnston, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform routine vehicle maintenance including oil changes, filter replacements, and comprehensive fluid level checks. Conduct detailed vehicle inspections on tires and brakes while providing accurate repair recommendations to the service team.

Qualifications

Seeking a Lube/Express Technician with a basic understanding of automotive mechanics. Experience as an express or quick lube technician is preferred, along with strong organizational skills and a valid driver's license. High school graduate or equivalent required for this hands-on role.

Job Description

Dealership:

L0192 Lithia Volkswagen of Des Moines

Volkswagen of Des Moines

Grow Your Automotive Career with a Winning Team

Are you passionate about cars and eager to build your skills with a trusted, reputable dealership? Volkswagen of Des Moines is looking for a motivated Lube/Express Technician to join our service team. This is a great opportunity to advance your automotive career while working in a fast‑paced, supportive environment.

Why Volkswagen of Des Moines Is the Right Road

  • A collaborative team environment where your growth matters
  • Real training, real mentorship, and clear paths for advancement
  • The chance to strengthen your skills with a leading automotive brand

Ready to accelerate your career - Apply Now!

What You’ll Master on the Volkswagen Journey

As an Automotive Lube Technician, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the performance and reliability of our customers’ vehicles. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Performing minor maintenance, including engine oil and filter changes.
  • Completing full vehicle maintenance inspections covering tires, brakes, and all fluid levels.
  • Providing clear and accurate maintenance and repair recommendations to the service advisor team.
  • Delivering high-quality service aligned with dealership and factory standards.

What Powers Your Success Here

We’re looking for a team‑driven professional who brings enthusiasm, precision, and a dedication to customer care. The strongest candidates will offer:

  • A basic mechanical understanding of automobiles.
  • Experience as an express or quick lube technician (preferred).
  • Ability to operate a variety of vehicles, including manual and automatic transmissions.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Check out our shop:

https://wrenchway.com/shops/lithia-volkswagen-of-des-moines


Apply today and join the Volkswagen of Des Moines team.

We offer best in class industry benefits:

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Paid Holidays & PTO
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan2
  • Lithia Learning Center

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 
 

Lithia & Driveway

Our story began humbly in 1946, with the opening of a Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge store across from Lithia Springs Park in Ashland, Oregon. Fifty years later, in 1996, after opening a few additional stores and training a talented team of leaders, our CEO decided the best way to give new opportunities to this incredible team was to join the public stock exchange. That’s when our mission of “Growth Powered by People” took off. Today, Lithia & Driveway is one of the nation’s fastest-growing automotive retailers and listed as 124 on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). We own more than 300 stores supporting over 50 automotive brands and provide job opportunities for more than 27,000 people. As Lithia & Driveway continues to grow, our success is fueled by the collective efforts, skills, and contributions of our people. We stand by our core values of taking personal ownership, improving constantly, earning customers for life and having fun in the process. Our high-performance culture keeps one focus in mind, making the customer experience better, as we aim to meet customers wherever, whenever, and however they desire. We offer a variety of opportunities across our hundreds of stores in the US, UK, and Canada; our Driveway, GreenCars, Driveway Finance Corporation brands as well as our home office. With positions in Sales, Service, Corporate, and Finance, we believe you’ll roll into the perfect spot at Lithia & Driveway. Join us as we continue to innovate and exceed our potential and our customers’ expectations. Lithia & Driveway is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
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