Entry-Level Auto Technician: Hands-On Training and Growth

Rairdon Auto Group; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k plan with match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Kirkland in Kirkland, WA is seeking an entry-level Light Maintenance Technician who is motivated and mechanically inclined to join our dealership service team. This role offers hands-on training and the chance to grow into a professional automotive technician through real-world learning.

You will perform oil changes, tire rotations, fluid checks, multi-point inspections, and light-duty repairs while learning our processes and standards in a busy dealership environment.

Qualifications

• Automotive trade school training or similar hands‑on mechanical experience
• A strong interest in building a career as a professional automotive technician
• Basic knowledge of automotive systems, tools, and shop safety
• A desire to participate in manufacturer ongoing training
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• A positive attitude and team‑first mindset
• Strong attention to detail
• The drive to learn, improve, and take on additional responsibility

Responsibilities

• Performing oil and filter changes
• Completing tire rotations and tire-pressure inspections
• Checking and topping off vehicle fluids
• Performing thorough multi-point vehicle inspections
• Performing straight forward Parts Remove and replace
• Perform flashes and updates to onboard controllers
• Identifying maintenance and safety concerns
• Assisting with basic vehicle care and light-duty repairs
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Learning dealership processes and manufacturer repair standards

Skills

Automotive trade school training

Hands-on mechanical experience

Education

Automotive trade school certification

Job description

Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Kirkland in Kirkland, WA is seeking an entry-level Light Maintenance Technician who is motivated and mechanically inclined to join our dealership service team. This role offers hands-on training and the chance to grow into a professional automotive technician through real-world learning.

You will perform oil changes, tire rotations, fluid checks, multi-point inspections, and light-duty repairs while learning our processes and standards in a busy dealership environment.