Commercial Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

Bud Clary Auto • Longview, WA

2d

About The Position

Bud Clary Auto Group is seeking commercial vehicle technicians to support its growing commercial sales department at its Longview Chevy/Ford location. The family-owned dealership network describes a high-performance, customer-focused culture and offers top wages, training, and a brand-new shop. Technicians perform diagnostic, repair, inspection, and equipment-installation work in accordance with dealership and factory standards, while maintaining safe, organized work areas and clear communication with service advisors and parts staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Commitment and effective follow-through.
• Ability to work as a team player in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record consistent with company insurance standards throughout employment; driving is an essential function of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Chevrolet and/or Ford certification.
• Certified diesel technicians are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform work outlined on repair orders efficiently and accurately, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose vehicle problems based on customer complaints and inspections.
• Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts from jobs when work is under warranty or when requested by the customer.
• Examine assigned vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Immediately inform the service advisor if additional work is needed, listed work is unnecessary, or repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Document all work performed and recommended on repair orders.
• Road-test vehicles to quality-check completed work.
• Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events, and keep current with manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Inspect and test newly delivered vehicles for obvious damage, missing major components, and drivability functions.
• Install optional equipment specified by the customer or dealer.
• Report machinery defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Keep customers’ vehicles clean and immediately notify the service advisor of anything that changes a vehicle’s appearance or condition.
• Keep the shop area neat, clean, and organized.
• Maintain and account for dealership-owned tools and manuals, returning them to their proper place and in the condition received.
• Understand and comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know requirements.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and immediately report safety issues to management.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• PTO accrual starting on the first day of employment: 1 hour per 40 hours worked during the first year, 1.63 hours per 40 hours worked during years 2–9, and 2.39 hours per 40 hours worked for 10 or more years of service.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral bonus program.
• Training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED