Automotive Service Technician

Tharp Consulting; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting, a specialty Subaru and Japanese repair shop, is seeking an Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs with a focus on accuracy, safety, and long-term reliability.

You will diagnose drivability and electrical issues using modern scan tools and service information, document findings clearly, and collaborate with experienced technicians to ensure high-quality, OEM-level workmanship and transparent communication with customers.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic ability.
• Hands-on automotive repair experience.
• Proficiency with scan tools and service information.
• Ongoing training is supported.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex vehicle problems using scan tools and service data.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to OEM-level standards.
• Troubleshoot drivability, electrical, and related system issues.
• Document diagnostic results, repairs performed, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with experienced technicians to resolve challenges.
• Maintain shop standards for safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

Skills

Advanced diagnostics

Automotive repair experience

Proficiency with scan tools

Attention to detail

Integrity and transparency

Tools

OEM service information

Subaru/Japanese vehicle knowledge

Job description

Automotive Technician for a specialty Subaru and Japanese repair shop.

Responsible for performing advanced diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs with a focus on accuracy, safety, and long-term reliability. Troubleshoots drivability and electrical issues using modern scan tools and service information, completes high-quality repairs, and documents findings clearly.

Key Duties

• Diagnose complex vehicle problems using scan tools and service data
• Perform maintenance and repairs to OEM-level standards
• Troubleshoot drivability, electrical, and related system issues
• Document diagnostic results, repairs performed, and recommendations
• Collaborate with experienced technicians to resolve challenges
• Maintain shop standards for safety, quality, and craftsmanship

Qualifications/skills: strong diagnostic ability, hands-on automotive repair experience (Subaru/Japanese vehicles preferred), proficiency with scan tools and service information, attention to detail, and a commitment to integrity and transparency. Ongoing training is supported.