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
This role requires stamina to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly. Given Panama City's warm climate, team members should be prepared for outdoor tasks in varying weather conditions while maintaining safety and efficiency throughout their shifts.
While no formal certifications are mandatory, having a valid driver's license and familiarity with basic automotive maintenance can boost your employability in Panama City. Local employers may value candidates who quickly adapt to training provided on-site.
Unlike general automotive technicians, this position emphasizes quick oil changes, fluid top-offs, and light maintenance tasks, focusing on speed and customer interaction while supporting a high-energy team environment to keep vehicles safe and running smoothly.
Driven Brands offers pathways from entry-level team member to leadership roles through hands-on training and performance. Embracing skill development can lead to supervisory positions or specialized automotive maintenance careers.
Typical pay ranges from $12 to $16 per hour, influenced by experience and commission opportunities. Panama City's competitive labor market for service roles makes this wage attractive, with benefits enhancing overall compensation.
Driven Brands fosters a fast-paced, customer-oriented atmosphere where team members receive paid training and enjoy benefits like same-day pay and free oil changes. The culture encourages learning and advancement within a supportive team.
Yes, employees benefit from paid time off, health insurance options, flexible scheduling, and exclusive perks such as complimentary oil changes, setting Driven Brands apart as a competitive employer locally.
High customer volume demands maintaining speed without sacrificing quality. Balancing physical tasks in warm weather and ensuring accurate fluid checks while providing friendly service requires focus and teamwork.
No previous experience is needed since comprehensive training is provided. A positive attitude and eagerness to develop hands-on skills are more valuable than prior knowledge.
While demand for quick, reliable automotive services remains steady, candidates showing flexibility, strong customer service, and willingness to learn tend to stand out amid local competition.