NexlintoOil Change Team Member
Company : Driven Brands
Location : Durham, NC, 27709
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 11 February 2026
Job Description
An Oil Change Team Member plays a key role in delivering fast, friendly, and professional automotive maintenance services. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with vehicles, providing excellent customer service, and being part of a high-energy team. As an Oil Change Team Member, you will assist with essential preventative maintenance services that keep vehicles running safely and efficiently. No prior automotive experience is required — comprehensive training is provided to help you become a skilled lube technician.
The Oil Change Team Member works in a customer-focused, team-oriented environment where efficiency and service quality matter. You will perform oil changes, fluid checks, and light vehicle maintenance while ensuring customers remain comfortable in their vehicles during service. A successful Oil Change Team Member is positive, dependable, and eager to learn hands-on automotive skills. This role offers strong growth potential, with many leadership positions filled through internal promotions.
Key Responsibilities:
As an Oil Change Team Member, your daily duties include:
Draining and replacing motor oil and oil filters
Checking and topping off essential vehicle fluids
Inspecting and replacing air filters and wiper blades
Adjusting tire pressure and performing visual safety checks
Performing coolant exchanges and other light maintenance services
Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Restocking service bays and monitoring inventory levels
Providing friendly, professional customer service at all times
What You'll Love About the Role:
Paid training and skill development
Opportunities for rapid advancement
Competitive base pay plus commission opportunities
Same-day pay access through approved programs
Free oil changes as an employee benefit
Paid time off and health, vision, and dental insurance for eligible team members
Flexible scheduling options
Requirements & Qualifications:
To succeed as an Oil Change Team Member, candidates must:
Be at least 18 years old (16 in select states)
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Be able to move safely in and out of a shallow service pit
Stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods
Work in varying weather conditions when necessary
Have reliable transportation
Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn
An Oil Change Team Member role is perfect for motivated individuals seeking hands-on work, skill development, and career growth in automotive service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Expect a physically active workday involving lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, and moving safely in and out of service pits. The role requires stamina and comfort working in varying weather conditions, typical for automotive maintenance positions in Durham's climate.
Durham's growing automotive service market maintains steady demand for oil change team members, especially with companies like Driven Brands expanding. Local hiring trends show competitive recruitment but favorable opportunities for motivated candidates.
Hands-on skills like fluid replacement, tire pressure adjustments, and vehicle safety checks are crucial. Being quick, detail-oriented, and customer-focused helps, even without prior automotive experience, as training is provided.
Starting as an oil change team member offers strong advancement potential, often leading to leadership roles or specialized technician positions within automotive service centers, propelled by on-the-job training and performance.
Driven Brands emphasizes paid training, same-day pay programs, and employee perks like free oil changes, creating a supportive environment that fosters skill growth and rewards reliability uniquely compared to typical oil change shops.
Offering flexible scheduling and benefits such as paid time off and health insurance, Driven Brands helps team members manage their time effectively while advancing their automotive maintenance careers.
Salaries for oil change team members in Durham typically range from $12 to $17 per hour, influenced by experience and commission opportunities, aligning with regional cost of living and industry standards.
Besides technical tasks, team members maintain a friendly demeanor, keep the service area clean, and communicate clearly, making sure customers feel valued and at ease while their vehicle is serviced.
No previous automotive experience is required; comprehensive hands-on training equips new hires with essential skills to perform oil changes and light maintenance confidently.
Durham's seasonal weather can bring heat and occasional rain, requiring team members to adapt by using proper safety gear and managing workflow to maintain efficiency and service quality.