Honda Light Duty Technician

BUERKLE Automotive; Cottage Park (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Paid Honda training

ASE reimbursement

Tool reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Buerkle Honda in White Bear Lake, MN is seeking experienced B-Level technicians for a dedicated second-shift team focused on used-vehicle reconditioning, PDI, and accessory installation. Work includes inspections, repairs, and collaboration with sales and service to improve inventory turnaround.

The role offers a Monday–Friday 6:00 PM–2:30 AM schedule with weekends off, shift differentials, and a pathway to long-term opportunities within a unionized shop.

Qualifications

• Experience in dealership or repair environment.
• Able to perform maintenance and light-to-moderate repairs independently.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Preferred: B-Level / Light Duty or used-car reconditioning experience; Honda/ Acura experience; ASE training.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and recondition used vehicles including brakes, steering, suspension, tires, batteries, fluids, maintenance, and general mechanical repairs.
• Perform Honda CPO inspections and applicable repairs when assigned; pre-delivery inspections and accessory installation for new vehicles.
• Verify repairs and installation, document findings and completed work, and communicate needs to internal team.
• Support vehicle staging, parts retrieval, and coordination with advisory staff to optimize workflow.

Skills

Automotive repair experience

Inspection skills

Diagnostics

Dependable

Self-directed

Education

ASE training (preferred)

Tools

Honda specialty tools

OEM diagnostic equipment

Job description

Used Car Reconditioning Technician (B-Level)SECOND SHIFT / OVERNIGHT | BUERKLE HONDA | WHITE BEAR LAKE, MNMonday–Friday, 6:00 PM–2:30 AM • No Weekends • Shift Premiums • Union BenefitsEnjoy fixing cars, but looking for a different schedule and fewer retail-service interruptions?Buerkle Honda is building a new dedicated second-shift team focused on used vehicle reconditioning, new vehicle pre-delivery inspections (PDI), and accessory installation. We are seeking experienced Light Duty / B-Level technicians who work independently, take pride in quality repairs, and want to help shape a growing operation.This role focuses on preparing dealership inventory for sale—not retail service appointments or waiting customers. Work directly with management and the sales and internal-service teams to improve vehicle turnaround, productivity, and shop throughput.What makes this opportunity differentPredictable Monday–Friday schedule with Saturdays and Sundays off; daytime availability may help families coordinate childcare, school schedules, and appointments while allowing adequate time for sleep.Guaranteed hourly earnings with the opportunity to earn more through flat-rate production. Second-shift CBA differentials are already included in the rates below.Assigned technician workspace and hoists, plus access to multiple hoists during the overnight shift.Company-provided toolboxes, professional aftermarket diagnostic equipment, and access to all Honda specialty tools.Planned vehicle staging, approved work, and parts preparation before the shift to help maximize productive time.Internal advisor and runner support for work coordination, vehicle movement, and parts retrieval as needed.A Honda-trained Journeyman Technician working on the overnight team for technical support and collaboration.Air-conditioned facility, union benefits, paid Honda training, ASE reimbursement, and long-term career opportunities.Compensation — second shiftGUARANTEED HOURLYFLAT-RATE PRODUCTION$23.56–$23.88 per hour workedIncludes 10% second-shift differential per CBA$23.76–$25.55 per flat-rate hour producedIncludes 5% second-shift differential per CBAHow pay works: Technicians are paid the greater of their guaranteed hourly earnings or flat-rate production earnings for the applicable pay period. Flat-rate earnings replace—not supplement—the guaranteed amount when higher. Actual earnings depend on production, qualifications, union classification, and the applicable CBA.What you will work onUsed vehicles: inspections and reconditioning of trade-ins, auction purchases, and other inventory; brakes, steering, suspension, tires, batteries, fluids, maintenance, and general mechanical repairs.Certified Pre-Owned: Honda CPO inspections and applicable repairs when assigned.New vehicles: manufacturer pre-delivery inspections, accessory installation, dealer-installed equipment, vehicle protection products, and get-ready services.Quality and documentation: verify repairs and installation, follow manufacturer procedures, document findings and completed work, and communicate unexpected needs to the internal team.QualificationsPrior hands-on automotive repair experience in a dealership, independent shop, or comparable repair environment.Able to complete maintenance and light-to-moderate mechanical repairs independently; strong inspection skills and attention to quality.Dependable, self-directed, and comfortable working the Monday–Friday 6:00 PM–2:30 AM shift.Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.Preferred: B-Level / Light Duty or used-car reconditioning experience, Honda/Acura experience, ASE training, PDI, or accessory installation. Honda certification is not required; technicians from other manufacturers are welcome.Help build our next service operationThis is a new structure for Buerkle Honda. We want technicians who will share ideas on workflow, equipment, vehicle staging, and processes as we grow the team. Our goal is to keep technicians working in their bays—rather than searching for vehicles or parts—while delivering quality inventory and better turnaround for our sales department.Benefits and career developmentUnion wages and benefits; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and applicable leave benefits; paid Honda factory training; ASE testing reimbursement; tool reimbursement program; employee discounts; and opportunities to advance. Benefits and eligibility are governed by applicable plan terms and agreements.Apply / confidential conversationIf you are an experienced B-Level technician looking for dependable overnight work, quality equipment, and the opportunity to help build a new team, we would like to talk.Buerkle Honda | 3360 Highway 61 North, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 | 651-490-6626Buerkle Honda is an Equal Opportunity Employer.· 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.