General Service Technician / Lube Tech - West Chicago, IL

General Service Technician / Lube Technician - Krages Auto Center

Krages Auto Center a GreatWater garage

Shop Address: 120 E Roosevelt Rd. West Chicago, IL 60185

$18$22 per hour + training and advancement opportunities

Start Your Automotive Career with a Team That Invests in You

We're looking for a General Service Technician who takes pride in doing the basics right from oil changes to vehicle inspections and wants to grow their automotive career.

At Krages Auto Center, a GreatWater garage, we offer the feel of a neighborhood shop with the tools, training, and support of a growing professional network. Our team values honesty, teamwork, and helping technicians develop their skills. If you enjoy working with your hands, learning new skills, and being part of a supportive shop environment, this is a great opportunity to build your future in automotive repair.

What You'll Do:

• Perform oil changes and scheduled maintenance services
• Complete digital vehicle inspections (DVI) to identify vehicle needs
• Install and service wiper blades, bulbs, filters, and fluids
• Perform tire rotations, tire repairs, and basic tire service
• Assist with TPMS service and tire installations
• Support technicians with vehicle inspections and shop workflow
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

As a GreatWater garage, technicians are respected and supported. We believe in honest communication, quality workmanship, and doing right by our customers and our team.

You'll work in a team-first environment where learning is encouraged and your career growth matters.

What You Can Expect:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid training and skill development
• Modern tools and equipment
• Supportive team environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Stable workflow and professional shop environment

Training & Growth Opportunities:

We believe in developing technicians from within. Many of our A-level and diagnostic technicians started in general service roles and grew their careers with us.

You'll receive training in:

• Flush services
• Steering and suspension inspections and repair
• Brakes and braking systems inspections and repair
• Basic electrical systems
• ASE Prep for A4 and A5

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

• 6 months of relevant experience preferred in an automotive repair facility or equivalent knowledge from a trade school
• Interest in building a career in automotive repair
• Willingness to earn ASE certifications and work towards being a C Level Technician strongly preferred
• Must possess a valid US Drivers License, be insurable on Company insurance policy, and possess the ability to drive a vehicle with passengers and perform drivability assessments
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work
• Ability to perform inspections and follow service procedures
• Willingness to learn digital vehicle inspections (DVI) and shop systems
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset
• Previous professional automotive or mechanical experience is required
• Having a basic set of your own tools is required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Physical Demands:
• Must be able to get into and out of various vehicles without assistance.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle with passengers.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs without assistance.
• Ability to view a monitor, and use touch screens, mice, and keyboards.
• Ability to climb up/down and over/under work platforms and lifts to access vehicles for repair
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to perform major and fine motor skill movements using body to perform the necessary actions to complete a repair, service, vehicle inspection, or shop cleaning activity.
• Ability to reach overhead, push, pull, bend over/down, stoop, and other major body movements frequently
• This job operates in an environment with extensive exposure to an automotive repair shop environment. The job will have exposure to a moderate noise level, adverse weather conditions, chemicals, odors, dirt, and dust. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers & scanners.
• Ability to work flexible hours/days including evenings and if shops are open, weekends; additional time may be required depending on business needs.

Supporting Employees Beyond the Work:

At GreatWater, we believe a rewarding career should come with support that goes beyond the shop floor. From strong health coverage and paid time off to training, career growth, and programs that invest in your future, our benefits are built to help you thrive at work and at home.

(Benefits begin the date of hire, except for 401k which begins on the 90th date of employment.)

• Front Loaded PTO + 6 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (1 week)
• Teammate Discounts on services
• 401(k) Match: 100% of first 3% + 50% of next 2%
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• HSA Match up to $15 per paycheck
• Company paid Life Insurance & AD&D ($25,000)
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7, free)
• Voluntary Benefits: STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Life
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement, including ASE test fee reimbursement
• LEARN to EARN Program: Technician pay growth tied to ASE certifications