General Service Technician​/Lube Tech - Dykstras Auto - West Olive, MI

General Service Technician / Lube Technician - Dykstra's Auto

• Dykstra's Auto, a Great Water Garage
• Shop Address: 9625 Lake Michigan Dr., West Olive, MI 49460
• $18–$22 per hour + training and advancement opportunities

We’re looking for a General Service Technician who takes pride in doing the basics right — from oil changes to vehicle inspections — and wants to grow their automotive career.

At Dykstra's Auto, a Great Water garage, we offer the feel of a neighborhood shop with the tools, training, and support of a growing professional network. Our team values honesty, teamwork, and helping technicians develop their skills. If you enjoy working with your hands, learning new skills, and being part of a supportive shop environment, this is a great opportunity to build your future in automotive repair.

• Perform oil changes and scheduled maintenance services
• Complete digital vehicle inspections (DVI) to identify vehicle needs
• Install and service wiper blades, bulbs, filters, and fluids
• Perform tire rotations, tire repairs, and basic tire service
• Assist with TPMS service and tire installations
• Support technicians with vehicle inspections and shop workflow
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

As a Great Water garage, technicians are respected and supported. We believe in honest communication, quality workmanship, and doing right by our customers and our team.

You’ll work in a team-first environment where learning is encouraged and your career growth matters.

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid training and skill development
• Modern tools and equipment
• Supportive team environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Stable workflow and professional shop environment

We believe in developing technicians from within. Many of our A-level and diagnostic technicians started in general service roles and grew their careers with us.

• Flush services
• Steering and suspension inspections and repair
• Brakes and braking systems inspections and repair
• Basic electrical systems
• ASE Prep for A4 and A5

• 6 months of relevant experience preferred in an automotive repair facility or equivalent knowledge from a trade school
• Interest in building a career in automotive repair
• Willingness to earn ASE certifications and work towards being a C Level Technician strongly preferred
• Must possess a valid US Drivers License, be insurable on Company insurance policy, and possess the ability to drive a vehicle with passengers and perform drivability assessments
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work
• Ability to perform inspections and follow service procedures
• Willingness to learn digital vehicle inspections (DVI) and shop systems
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset
• Previous professional automotive or mechanical experience is required
• Having a basic set of your own tools is required

• Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to get into and out of various vehicles without assistance.
  • Must be able to drive a motor vehicle with passengers.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs without assistance.
  • Ability to view a monitor, and use touch screens, mice, and keyboards.
  • Ability to climb up/down and over/under work platforms and lifts to access vehicles for repair
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to perform major and fine motor skill movements using body to perform the necessary actions to complete a repair, service, vehicle inspection, or shop cleaning activity.
  • Ability to reach overhead, push, pull, bend over/down, stoop, and other major body movements frequently
• This job operates in an environment with extensive exposure to an automotive repair shop environment. The job will have exposure to a moderate noise level, adverse weather conditions, chemicals, odors, dirt, and dust. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers & scanners.
• Ability to work flexible hours/days including evenings and if shops are open, weekends; additional time may be required depending on business needs.