Entry-Level Automotive Technician / Lube Technician

Grow Your Automotive Career With a Shop That Wants to See You Succeed

Are you already comfortable with basic vehicle maintenance but ready to learn more than oil changes?

PMR Automotive is looking for a dependable, motivated Entry-Level Automotive Technician/Lube Technician who wants to build a long-term career in the automotive industry. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn alongside experienced technicians, and advance as your skills and performance grow.

We’re a fast-paced, tight-knit independent repair shop that takes pride in doing quality work and keeping our customers safe. We maintain high standards, but we also believe in answering questions, providing guidance, and helping team members develop their abilities.

What You’ll Do

You’ll help keep the shop productive by handling routine maintenance and entry-level repairs, including:

• Performing oil and filter changes
• Rotating, repairing, and replacing tires
• Checking and topping off vehicle fluids
• Completing thorough Digital Vehicle Inspections
• Assisting with basic brake, suspension, and other repairs within your demonstrated skill level
• Supporting experienced technicians during larger repair jobs
• Maintaining oil-handling and filter-disposal areas
• Keeping your workspace and shared shop areas clean and organized
• Following all shop procedures and safety standards

This is a hands-on position. You will be expected to stay productive, take initiative, and find useful work during slower periods rather than waiting to be directed.

Who We’re Looking For

This position may be a good fit if you:

• Have some basic automotive maintenance or repair experience
• Want to build a long-term career in the automotive field
• Are eager to learn and comfortable asking questions
• Take pride in doing a job correctly—not just quickly
• Pay attention to details and care about vehicle safety
• Are dependable, punctual, and ready to work
• Take initiative and keep yourself productive
• Work well as part of a close-knit team
• Treat customers’ vehicles with care and respect

Previous professional shop experience is helpful, but extensive experience is not required. We are more interested in someone with a solid foundation, a strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to grow.

Pay and Schedule

• $15–$18 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill level
• Full-time position
• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• No weekends
• No overtime

Benefits After 90 Days

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s
• Parts discounts
• Hands-on mentoring
• Optional online training
• Vendor-provided classroom training when available
• Opportunities for advancement

Build More Than an Entry-Level Job

Our goal is to help the right person develop into a more advanced automotive technician. You’ll receive hands-on mentoring and opportunities to expand your repair knowledge and abilities.

There is no predetermined advancement timeline. Growth is based on your demonstrated skills, quality of work, efficiency, reliability, and ability to perform increasingly advanced repairs.

If you’re looking for a temporary job where you only change oil, this probably isn’t the right position. If you want to become a skilled automotive technician and are ready to put in the effort, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Clean driving record
• Basic automotive maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to safely operate shop equipment
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds to at least shoulder height
• Ability to regularly lift and move wheels and tire assemblies
• Ability to remain on your feet throughout the workday
• Ability to work in varying seasonal temperatures

Starter tools are available, so applicants are not required to already own a complete tool set.

Location: PMR Automotive in Marion, Illinois
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Pay: $15–$18 per hour

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Tools provided

Application Question(s):

• Please briefly describe any automotive maintenance or repair experience you have.
• What interests you about building a career as an automotive technician?
• When you finish an assigned task and no one immediately gives you another, what do you typically do?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18