HOURLY TECHNICIAN

OBRIEN AUTO GROUP • Fife, WA

3d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Lexus of Tacoma, part of the O'Brien Auto Group, is hiring an Hourly Technician to diagnose and repair incoming vehicles professionally and on time. The position offers the opportunity to advance in factory training while working in a clean, fast-paced shop. Pay is $19–$20 per hour.

Technicians perform work listed on repair orders, communicate additional work or delays, document repair causes and corrections, and ensure the quality of their workmanship. The role may include helping train and supervise apprentices or T-10 students, attending training and meetings, and completing vehicle tests as needed. Technicians must follow company, safety, environmental, and automotive regulations; maintain an orderly work area; and work cooperatively and professionally with colleagues and customers.

The position covers a broad range of automotive work, including air conditioning, manual and automatic transmissions, brakes and ABS, factory accessories, electrical systems, engine repairs, emissions and drivability diagnosis, steering and alignment, rear-end systems, and general repairs and services. Employees handle chemicals and use appropriate protective equipment, following all safety instructions. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record. Employment offers are contingent on successful background screening and motor vehicle record review.

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy.
• Successfully complete a background screening and motor vehicle record review as a condition of an employment offer.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work designated on repair orders.
• Inform the service advisor when additional work is needed.
• Assist in training and supervising apprentices or T-10 students when applicable.
• Attend training sessions and meetings.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Follow company, OSHA, WISHA, environmental, and other applicable rules, regulations, and automotive laws.
• Diagnose customer vehicles and perform repairs as needed.
• Describe the cause and correction on every completed repair order.
• Ensure the quality of workmanship.
• Test-drive vehicles before and after repairs as needed.
• Account for diagnosis time in operation times where applicable.
• Notify dispatch or the service advisor of delays that may prevent meeting promised completion times.
• Escalate concerns that could not be duplicated to the shop lead, dispatch, diagnostic specialist, or service manager.
• Return spent parts to the parts department upon completion of repairs.
• Perform repairs and services across automotive systems, including air conditioning, transmissions, brakes, accessories, electrical systems, engines, emissions, drivability, steering, alignment, rear-end systems, and general services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Maintain regular attendance and work cooperatively, positively, and professionally with company personnel.
• Treat members of the public and customers courteously and without discrimination.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and comply with company policies on nondiscrimination and harassment.
• Handle chemicals safely, follow safety directives, and use appropriate protective equipment.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, typically five per year, pursuant to the annual holiday calendar.
• Vacation based on hire date and paid based on position.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Ancillary benefits including short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and life insurance, with spousal and child coverage options.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

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