Buerkle Honda Light Duty Technician

Buerkle Automotive; Cottage Park (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Honda Factory Training

Paid in-house training

Union wages and benefits

Medical, Dental, Life & Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Job summary

Buerkle Honda in Minnesota is seeking an Automotive Light Duty/Internal Technician ready to grow into a skilled Honda technician. The role combines guaranteed hourly earnings with a strong training path, including paid Honda factory training and hands‑on mentorship.

You’ll join a high‑volume, modern shop with opportunities to advance into higher‑paying classifications as your skills and certifications grow.

Qualifications

• Have previous automotive repair experience (Light Duty, Internal Technician or equivalent).
• Honda experience is preferred but not required; paid Honda factory training is provided.
• Enjoy learning and expanding technical skills; work well independently and on a team.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform automotive repairs alongside experienced Honda technicians.
• Carry out New Vehicle PDI, used vehicle reconditioning and Honda Certified inspections.
• Provide brake, steering, suspension, cooling, maintenance, tire, battery, and warranty repairs.
• Learn advanced diagnostic and repair procedures through factory training.

Skills

Applied Learning

Energetic

Analytical Skills

Technical Aptitude

Problem Solving

Ambition

Accuracy

Detail Oriented

Accountability

Communication

Resource Management

Safety Awareness

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Buerkle Hyundai - Union - White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $21.42 - $25.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: Seldom Job Shift: Day Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades Automotive Technician – Light Duty / Internal | Build Your Honda Career

Build your future with one of Minnesota’s premier Honda dealerships.

Buerkle Honda is looking for a motivated Automotive Light Duty/Internal Technician who wants more than just another job. If you already have automotive repair experience and are looking to become a highly skilled Honda technician, we’ll invest in your success through paid Honda factory training, hands‑on mentoring, and a clear path to advancement.

Whether you’re currently working at an independent repair shop, tire store, quick service facility, or another dealership, this is your opportunity to grow your skills while building a long‑term career with one of the Twin Cities’ highest‑volume Honda service departments.

At Buerkle Honda, you’ll enjoy guaranteed hourly earnings, union benefits, paid factory training, a modern air‑conditioned shop, and the opportunity to advance into higher‑paying technician classifications.

If you’re willing to learn, we’ll invest in your future.

Why Technicians Choose Buerkle Honda

• Family‑owned and operated since 1953
• One of Minnesota’s premier Honda dealerships
• Paid Honda Factory Training
• Paid in‑house technical training
• Experienced mentors invested in your success
• Modern, air‑conditioned service facility
• Built‑in toolboxes
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment
• Stable year‑round workload
• Clear advancement opportunities
• Union wages and benefits
• Career growth based on your performance and training

Compensation & Benefits

Current Union Compensation Package

• Good Faith Wage Estimate: $44,500-$70,000+ annually
• Guaranteed Hourly Earnings: $21.42-$21.71 per hour worked
• Flat‑Rate Pay Scale: $22.63-$24.33 per flat‑rate hour produced (current union production scale)
• Performance incentives and spiff opportunities
• Continuous paid Honda factory and in‑house training
• Advancement into higher‑paying technician classifications

Additional Benefits

• Union wages and benefits
• Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company‑sponsored 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• ASE testing reimbursementEmployee discounts on vehicles, parts and service
• Volunteer opportunities throughout the community

Build a Career—Not Just Another Technician Job

This position combines guaranteed hourly earnings with a union flat‑rate compensation structure, allowing you to build your skills while increasing your earning potential as your experience, certifications, and productivity grow.

Our goal is simple:

Develop great technicians into exceptional Honda technicians.

Many of our experienced technicians began their careers in entry‑level and light‑duty positions before advancing through Honda factory training and hands‑on experience.

What You’ll Do

As a Light Duty/Internal Technician, you’ll perform meaningful automotive repairs while working alongside experienced Honda technicians.

Responsibilities include:

• New Vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI)
• Used Vehicle Mechanical Reconditioning
• Honda Certified Pre-Owned Inspections
• Brake Service & Repairs
• Steering & Suspension Repairs
• Cooling System Repairs
• Maintenance Services
• Tire Installation & Repairs
• Battery & Electrical System Repairs
• Minor Mechanical Repairs
• Warranty Repairs
• Vehicle Inspections
• Learning advanced diagnostic and repair procedures from experienced Honda technicians

This position provides the experience and training necessary to continue advancing your automotive career.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have previous automotive repair experience (Light Duty, Internal Technician or equivalent experience required)
• Have Honda or Acura dealership experience (preferred but not required)
• Take pride in producing quality work
• Enjoy learning and expanding your technical skills
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Questions Technicians Ask Us

Do I need Honda experience?
No. Previous automotive repair experience is required, but Honda experience is not. We provide paid Honda factory training.

Will I receive training?
Absolutely. We invest heavily in both paid Honda factory training and hands‑on mentoring from experienced technicians.

Is there room to advance?
Yes. We promote from within whenever possible. This position is designed to prepare motivated technicians for advancement into higher‑paying technician classifications.

Is this a flat‑rate position?
This position includes guaranteed hourly earnings along with a union flat‑rate compensation structure, providing income stability while rewarding productivity and professional growth.

Why Buerkle Honda?

Because we believe great technicians deserve great opportunities. We invest in our employees, provide modern equipment, maintain a positive team environment, and give technicians every opportunity to build a rewarding long‑term career.

Buerkle Honda
3360 Highway 61 North
White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Buerkle Honda is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Resource Management (Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, and materials.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.