Experienced Technician/Mechanic Ford/Hyundai

Bud Clary Auto • Longview, WA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

At Bud Clary Auto Group, a family-owned dealership network in Washington State, an experienced technician is responsible for performing vehicle repairs and maintenance as assigned, in accordance with dealership and factory standards. The role is located at Longview Ford/Hyundai and pays $25–$45 an hour flat rate.

The technician diagnoses vehicle problems, completes and documents repairs, checks work through road tests, and communicates with service advisors and the parts department. The position also includes maintaining tools and the shop area, following safety and regulatory requirements, participating in manufacturer training, and keeping customer vehicles clean. Driving is an essential function; applicants must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record under company insurance standards.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record consistent with company insurance standards throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance work efficiently and accurately in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose vehicle problems based on customer complaints and inspection.
• Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts when required for warranty work or requested by the customer.
• Inspect assigned vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Notify the service advisor promptly when additional work is needed, outlined work is unnecessary, or repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Document all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road-test vehicles to quality-check completed work.
• Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events, and keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Inspect and test-drive 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’ cars clean and promptly 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 the proper place and condition.
• 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 report safety issues immediately to management.
• Be a team player, work in a fast-paced environment, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off 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 after 10 or more years of service.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed