Automotive Light Maintenance Technician

Dodge Chrysler Jeep Kirkland; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

Voluntary STD Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

6 Paid Holidays

401k Plan with Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Kirkland in Kirkland, WA is seeking an entry-level Light Maintenance Technician to join our dealership service team. You will perform oil changes, tire rotations, and basic inspections to help keep customers' vehicles safe and reliable.

This is your entry point to a professional career in our service department. No prior dealership experience is required; automotive trade school or hands-on experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Automotive trade school training or hands-on experience.
• Interest in building a career as a professional automotive technician.
• Basic knowledge of automotive systems, tools, and shop safety.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform oil and filter changes.
• Conduct tire rotations and tire-pressure inspections.
• Check and top off vehicle fluids.
• Conduct multi-point vehicle inspections.
• Remove and replace simple parts as needed.
• Flash and update onboard controllers.
• Identify maintenance and safety concerns.
• Assist with basic vehicle care and light-duty repairs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Learn dealership processes and manufacturer repair standards.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical experience

Strong attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Automotive trade school training

Tools

Automotive tools knowledge

Job description

Light Maintenance Technician / Lube / Tire TechnicianTurn Your Training into a real automotive career!!Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Kirkland is hiring motivated, mechanically inclined individuals who are ready to break into the automotive industry.You have completed automotive trade school, worked on vehicles in your garage, or gained hands-on mechanical experience—and now you are ready for an opportunity to prove yourself.This is not just another oil-change job. It is your entry point into a professional dealership service department where you can sharpen your skills, work alongside experienced technicians, and build a long-term career.We are looking for people who are hungry to learn, ready to work, and serious about becoming successful automotive technicians.What You’ll DoAs a Light Maintenance Technician, you will play an important role in keeping our customers’ vehicles safe, reliable, and performing at their best. Your responsibilities will include:Performing oil and filter changesCompleting tire rotations and tire-pressure inspectionsChecking and topping off vehicle fluidsPerforming thorough multi-point vehicle inspectionsPerforming straight forward Parts Remove and replacePerform flashes and updates to onboard controllersIdentifying maintenance and safety concernsAssisting with basic vehicle care and light-duty repairsMaintaining a clean, safe, and organized work areaLearning dealership processes and manufacturer repair standardsWho We’re Looking ForThis position is ideal for someone who has:Automotive trade school training or similar hands-on mechanical experienceA strong interest in building a career as a professional automotive technicianBasic knowledge of automotive systems, tools, and shop safetyA desire to participate in manufacturer ongoing trainingThe ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environmentA positive attitude and team-first mindsetStrong attention to detailThe drive to learn, improve, and take on additional responsibilityPrevious dealership experience is not required. We are more interested in your mechanical ability, work ethic, dependability, and desire to grow.Why Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Kirkland?You are not looking for a dead-end job—and we are not looking for someone who simply wants to punch a clock.We want ambitious entry-level technicians who are ready to learn the business, increase their skills, and earn greater opportunities. Bring us your training, mechanical aptitude, and determination. We will provide you with the opportunity to perform in a busy, professional dealership environment.Your automotive career has to start somewhere. Start where your effort can get noticed.Compensation $20.00-$25.00 per hour DOEBenefitsMedical, Vision, and Dental InsuranceVoluntary Short Term Disability InsuranceVoluntary Accident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance6 Paid Holidays subject to completion of 90-day introductory period401k plan with match, subject to completion of the introductory period and other eligibility requirementsPaid Time Off (PTO): All new employees earn 1 hour of paid time off for every 40 hours worked in compliance with the applicable state paid sick leave law. Following 36 months of continuous service, full-time employees earn an additional 40 hours of PTO each anniversary year; following 120 months of continuous service, full-time employees earn 80 hours of PTO each anniversary year, according to terms of PTO policies.Ready to Get Started?Stop waiting for someone to give you a chance to enter the automotive industry.Apply today and show us what you can do.Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Kirkland is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.