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Assistant Shop Manager - Manager in Training (MIT)

T5 West Operations dba Take 5 Oil Change
Farmington, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

The Take 5 Family is hiring customer service maniacs!

People person? Do you enjoy leading a team? Outgoing and positive attitude? We will train you the Take 5 way for changing oil, replacing wiper blades/air filters, filling air in tires, other light maintenance services, and how to oversee a shop. Our employees are successful with all backgrounds and experience levels. Take 5 offers a stay-in-your-car hassle free oil change experience. The job is similar to restaurants or retail environments.

What Employees Love about Take 5

  • The Pit Tech to President career path; Take 5 is committed to supporting your career goals.
  • The family environment
  • Employee contests
  • Opportunity to meet new people every day
  • Community involvement
  • Learning new skills

Responsibilities:

What does a Assistant Shop Manager/Manager-In-Training (MIT) do?

  • Check in with customers before they leave the shop to make sure they had a great experience
  • Running the floor (making sure each employee is where they need to be, ensuring everything has been checked on each vehicle, and every customer is satisfied before they leave).
  • Perform opening and closing procedures.
  • Assist with counting and adjusting inventory.
  • Anyone in Management is always responsible for training and developing their subordinates.
  • Being a role model to the other employees in the shop.
  • Holding team members accountable.

MITs are also expected to perform all technician duties including but not limited to:

  • Drain motor oil, change oil filter, grease chassis fittings
  • Wash windshield and adjust tire pressure
  • Inspect and top off fluids
  • Assist the customer in selecting oil type and other services
  • Process payment for services performed.
  • Perform coolant exchanges and transmission drain & fill services
  • Restock and maintain inventory levels on the floor
  • Maintain shop, office, and bathroom cleanliness

Qualifications:

Good to Know Before You Start!

  • Must be adaptive to change
  • Basic computer skills are needed
  • Must maneuver in and out of a shallow 3’ deep pit used to position yourself safely under cars
  • You will walk, stand, bend, stoop, twist, etc. for extended periods of time and perform activities involving holding, grasping, pulling and turning
  • You may need to work in hot/cold weather conditions
  • Always be alert and aware of your surroundings
  • Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds
  • Need to have reliable transportation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Shift:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • Automotive repair: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts

Salary : $17 - $23

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