HOURLY TECHNICIAN

OBRIEN AUTO GROUP • Bellevue, WA

1d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Lexus of Bellevue, part of the O’Brien Auto Group, is hiring an Hourly Technician to diagnose and repair incoming vehicles professionally and on time. The role offers opportunities to advance in factory training and is performed in a clean, fast-paced shop. Pay is $22.00–$23.00 per hour.

Technicians perform work listed on repair orders, diagnose vehicle concerns, complete repairs to a high standard, document the cause and correction, and communicate additional work or delays to the service advisor or dispatch. The role also includes assisting with apprentice or T-10 student training when applicable, attending training and meetings, maintaining an orderly work area, following applicable company, safety, environmental, and automotive regulations, and returning replaced parts to the parts department.

Areas of specialization described include air conditioning, manual and automatic transmissions, brakes and ABS, accessory installation, electrical diagnosis, heavy-duty engine repair, runability and emissions diagnosis, front-end alignment and steering, rear-end and differential repair, and general vehicle repairs and services. Other duties may be assigned by management. Regular attendance and cooperative, courteous, professional conduct are expected. A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required. Employment offers are contingent on successful background screening and motor vehicle record review. The dealership is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and motor vehicle record review as a condition of employment.
• Ability to perform the listed vehicle diagnosis, repair, and service duties relevant to the technician’s areas of specialization.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequently lifting 50 pounds or less and carrying 25 pounds or less.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work designated on repair orders.
• Diagnose customer vehicles and complete repairs as needed.
• 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.
• Document the cause and correction on every completed repair order and maintain quality workmanship.
• Test-drive vehicles before and after repairs as needed.
• Account for diagnosis time within applicable operation times.
• Notify dispatch or the service advisor of delays that may prevent meeting promised completion times.
• Escalate concerns that cannot be duplicated to the shop lead, dispatch, diagnostic specialist, or service manager.
• Return spent parts to the parts department upon completion of repairs.
• Perform specialized vehicle work involving air conditioning, transmissions, brakes and ABS, accessories, electrical systems, engines, runability and emissions, steering and alignment, rear ends, and general repairs and services, as qualified.
• Follow local and federal emissions laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Maintain regular attendance and work cooperatively and professionally with company personnel.
• Treat members of the public and customers courteously and without discrimination; maintain professional conduct and comply with company nondiscrimination and harassment policies.
• Use chemicals safely after supervisor training and follow safety directives.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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