Experienced Service Technician

Lithia & Driveway; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is seeking Experienced Service Technicians for Buick GMC of Beaverton. You’ll diagnose, repair, and road-test vehicles, maintaining safety standards and accurate repair records in a fast-paced dealership setting.

Applicants should have 3+ ASE certifications with a Master Technician preferred, plus the ability to complete manufacturer training. A high school diploma and a valid state license are required. Competitive benefits and training opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of automotive repair experience.
• Manufacturer training and ASE certifications (minimum of 3; Master Technician preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record in your state.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose causes of malfunctions and perform repairs per repair orders.
• Road-test vehicles to verify repair quality.
• Maintain tools and workspace; keep area organized and clean.
• Record time spent on repairs accurately and document procedures/results.
• Pursue ongoing training and obtain required certifications.

Skills

Automotive technical knowledge

Three+ years of experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ASE certifications (minimum 3)

Job description

Dealership:

L0258 Buick GMC of Beaverton

Buick GMC of Beaverton

Hiring: Experienced Service Technicians!

• Pay: Competitive flat-rate payplans; amounts depending on experience
• Schedule: Various shifts available Monday - Friday!

What You’ll Do

• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Lithia and manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose cause of malfunction.
• Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements.
• Road-test vehicles to ensure quality of repair work.
• Accurately record time spent on repairs utilizing company time clocking procedures.
• Document work performed on repair order and document test procedures/results.
• Responsible for providing and maintaining an inventory of normal mechanics tools to include screwdrivers, wrenches, socket wrenches, pliers, hammers, chisels and punches, and other tools needed to perform the work for which the technician is trained and not normally inventoried by the service department as “special tools”.
• Return special tools to proper place.
• Use shop supplies and materials in a practical and economical manner.
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace, completing a stall cleaning every day.
• Ensure that customer’s vehicles are returned to them as clean as they were prior to being serviced.
• Complete all required training.
• Acquire and maintain manufacturer and ASE certifications by completing the necessary and required training.
• Participate in and utilize technical training as assigned by management.
• Review the technical bulletins and other publications as assigned by management.
• Constructively communicate with other dealership personnel as required to satisfy customer needs.
• Report to management any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its personnel, or customers.
• Maintain personal grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards according to departmental policies. Clean gray work shirts, creased gray work trousers, shirts to be tucked in at all times. Belts worn on trousers to be of no buckle design to avoid scratching paint on customer’s vehicles.
• Arrive at work, take breaks, and depart work at the times designated by management.

What You’ll Bring

• Competency: Passed manufacturer training and can perform repairs in the following areas:
  • Lube and Maintenance Services
  • Engine Repair
  • Suspension/Steering Repair
  • Brake Repair
  • Electrical/Electrical Systems Repair
  • Heating and A/C Repair
  • Engine Drivability Diagnosis and Repair (Optional)
• Certification/Training:
  • Manufacturer certified in all areas listed above.
  • Minimum of 3 ASE certifications (Should be an ASE Master Technician)
  • Customer Pay Proficiency Level: Greater than 105% Customer Pay Repairs
• Automotive Technical Knowledge – Three or more years of experience
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver’s license in your state of residence

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We’ve built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.