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Quick Lube Technician Jobs Near You
Fast-paced, high-volume express lane — and unlike the oil-change chains, this one comes with a real career ladder into certified Kia technician roles. Apply in five minutes at Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg in Hattiesburg, MS.
FullWarranty work keeps bays busy
PaidKia factory training on the clock
HealthHealth & dental benefits full-time
UpCertification ladder to master tech
The Role
Inside the Job
No mystery, no bait-and-switch job post. Here’s the real work, what it takes, and what it pays back.
What You’ll Do
- Express oil and filter services done right and on time
- Tire rotations, pressures and tread checks
- Multi-point inspections with honest findings
- Keep the express lane moving — speed with care
What You Bring
- Quick lube, tire shop or trade school experience a plus
- Valid driver’s license and hustle
- Attention to detail — torque specs matter
- Customer-first attitude on every vehicle
Pay & Benefits
- Paid training — path into C/B technician roles
- Health & dental benefits + paid vacation (full-time)
- Steady schedule, no chain-store churn
Why Here
A Career, Not Just a Job
Locally owned, promote-from-within, and a customer base that names our people in five-star reviews. Read what customers say about the team you’d join.
Quick Lube Technician Jobs FAQs
What does a quick lube technician role pay at Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg?⌄
Full-time service roles include health and dental benefits, paid vacation and paid Kia factory training. Technician pay scales with certification level — ask the service director about the current pay plan for your experience.
What experience do I need?⌄
Quick lube, tire shop or trade school experience a plus. Also valuable: valid driver’s license and hustle; attention to detail — torque specs matter.
How do I apply?⌄
Apply online right on this page — it takes five minutes — or apply in person at the dealership on US-98 in Hattiesburg. You can also call and ask for the department’s hiring manager.
Is Kia factory training really paid?⌄
Yes. Kia certification coursework and factory training happen on the clock, and your certification level raises your earning power as you climb from C-tech to B-tech to master technician. You keep the certifications for your whole career.
What are the shop hours and schedule like?⌄
The service department runs a steady Monday–Saturday schedule with no Sunday hours — and no overnight shifts. Ask the service director about the current schedule for this role; most technician positions run a consistent weekday-heavy week.
Quick Lube Technician Jobs on the Pine Belt
Looking for quick lube technician jobs near me? Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg hires service and shop talent from Hattiesburg, Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, Laurel, Columbia, Wiggins and across the Pine Belt. Explore related openings — C technician jobs, auto mechanic jobs, Kia technician jobs — or see all automotive jobs in Hattiesburg, MS and the careers hub.
Dealership vs. Independent Shop Careers
The biggest difference between dealership technician jobs and turning wrenches at an independent shop or oil-change chain is the floor under your feet. A franchised Kia dealership runs on factory warranty work, recall campaigns and a maintenance customer base that returns on schedule — so flag hours don’t evaporate when the neighborhood slows down. Add paid Kia factory training (independent shops rarely pay you to get certified), factory scan tools and wiring diagrams instead of aftermarket guesswork, air-conditioned bays, and a certification ladder that raises your rate as you climb. If you’ve been piecing together hours at a chain, a career in our Kia service center is the version of this trade with a pension-shaped future.
An Easy Commute From Anywhere on the Pine Belt
The dealership sits on US-98 in west Hattiesburg — right where I-59, US-49, US-98 and US-11 converge, minutes from Petal and the Oak Grove corridor, a straight shot down I-59 from Laurel and Ellisville or up US-49 from Wiggins and the coast, and an easy run in on US-98 from Columbia and Sumrall. Team members commute from across the Pine Belt — Purvis, Lumberton, Collins and beyond. If you’re searching “quick lube technician jobs near me” anywhere in the Hattiesburg area or south Mississippi, this one’s inside your radius — and you can see exactly where we are before you apply.