Anyone here work/ever worked at a Valvoline?

[zerosoma]

Valvoline Instant Oil Change is hiring near my area. They are hiring part time, thought maybe I could swing in and apply. Is it a good job or is it not as fun as it sounds...? Do they pay decently or does it suck for wages?

Thanks

 

[dparm]

I doubt they can offer "high" wages with all those ultra-cheap oil change specials.

 

[oggb]

For a basic part-time position I'd imagine they're paying about $10/hr.

 

[bowlofturtle]

Maybe less then that.

If all they do their is quick-lube and fluids, thats all your going to do. You will be a zombie doing this that you might forget how to work on a car (if you do that stuff). You might be required to bring your own tools.

I wouldn't say its a great job. But if its near by and you need some cheddar, try it out.

My jiffy lube guys when its slow they are forced to go stand on the corner with a sign to try to get business in. Oh yea... you will be cleaning the lots, washroom and etc. Janitor first, lube tech 2nd.

 

[bullwinkle]

They hold the sign at my VIOC, too-if I had to take a WAG I'd say $9.50-10 sounds about right. I'm pretty sure they don't have to supply their own tools.

 

[steveh]

Maybe a bonus for up selling.

 

[abycat]

There is a bonus for up selling. My buddy owns a mr lube.

 

[fdcg27]

Zero,
I would imagine that wages are based upon what it takes in your local economy to get decent people to show up.
Note that there is a lot of potential liability in the types of work done by quick lubes, like having to buy somebody an engine rebuild, so I'd guess they'd want decent employees.
While it is fun to change you own oil in your own car in your own garage or driveway at your own pace, it is likely not as much fun to do as many cars as you can each hour.
You'll likely have a supervisor who's last decent job ended when the local Olds, Pontiac, Saab or Saturn dealer shut down.
If you need a part time gig, and you want to give this a try, then why not?
You can always report back to us as to any scams involved as well as what working in such a place is really like.
Some of these operations are really well run and honest, while others are neither.

 

[Audios]

You'll also almost always be working on a hot vehicle as well. No time to cool in those 10 min changes.

 

[rjundi]

I feel really sorry for them waving signs.

Looks pretty boring as I see the techs just hanging out mostly at one near a gas station I frequent.

 

[dwcopple]

Originally Posted By: rjundi
I feel really sorry for them waving signs.

Looks pretty boring as I see the techs just hanging out mostly at one near a gas station I frequent.
I do too. Those places are open for waaaaaaaaay too long of hours. Sundays, and evenings past 7PM...come on. What a waste of money staying open. Must cost more to operate than what they bring in for those hours/days. They are literally a ghost town past 4-5PM. And I'd be SHOCKED if they do more than 2 LOF's on a Sunday.

 

[aquariuscsm]

In this day and time,ANY job is a good job.

 

[Dave Hess]

Yup and don't forget the hot exhaust systems and hot oil splashing on you.

A bag boy at your local supermarket would be better.

 

[OtisBlkR1]

Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
Yup and don't forget the hot exhaust systems and hot oil splashing on you.

A bag boy at your local supermarket would be better.



hate to say it but i agree.. and youd get to check out all the ladies at the checkout..

 

[Hootbro]

Originally Posted By: bowlofturtle
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My jiffy lube guys when its slow they are forced to go stand on the corner with a sign to try to get business in. Oh yea... you will be cleaning the lots, washroom and etc. Janitor first, lube tech 2nd.


Lube tech or janitor, both are non skilled labor and not really in a position to think either job is beneath them when asked to do it.

 

[aquariuscsm]

ANY job imo is a respectable job. Its all the bums leaching off the government living on welfare who deserve no respect if they're able-bodied.

 

[Clevy]

A job is a job. Cash the cheque and try to live your life. Work to live

 

[The_Jeff]

Go for it!

I worked as a tire tech at a chain store last winter... did tires, oil changes, batteries, state inspections.

They paid $9/hr then $9 per flat rate hour above that. So if one was always busy they could make mid-teens. Also my bosses loved me so they'd toss on some flat rate points, like "free brake inspection" at 0.2 hrs whether or not I actually specifically checked them over. So the biggest scam was between the store level managers, who wanted to retain employees, and corporate.

This of course I wanted to keep a low profile about.

The dumbest hurdle was this 81 point inspection we had to do on every car. 40% of the cars were newish and perfect. 40% were junk that shouldn't have been on the road and the customers ignored us. If I *did* find something and we managed to get the customer to spring for repairs, the master flat-rate tech would get the work, and I earned the respect and admiration of coworkers and management, but no monetary commission. Time spent dashing out this sheet was unpaid.

Then I broke my ankle wedging it between two adjacent lift posts and called it quits. Rumors of the work being hard on one's body are at least partially true.

 

[MarkM66]

I almost went to work at a Jiffy Lube right out of High School. There was a class you had to go to before you could work there. It was like 2 hours a night for 3-4 nights or so. I decided it wasn't for me. Starting wage was like $7, but that was 15+ years ago.

 

[shell_user]

Never worked at a valvoline place, but did work at a Pennzoil instant oil change place for 2 yrs.