Multi-Make Used Vehicle Reconditioning Pro

Wendle Ford; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with discretionary company

Paid time off

Flat rate bonus

Longevity bonus

Company-paid life insurance

Voluntary life and disability

Wellness-program benefits

Employee discounts on vehicles, parts,

Training and professional-development

Job summary

Wendle Motors in Spokane is seeking an experienced Used Vehicle Reconditioning Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and prepare our pre-owned vehicles for sale. You will work on many different makes and models to ensure each vehicle is safe, reliable, and frontline-ready.

The role offers full-time, on-site work with earnings potential up to $100,000 annually and a team average around $65,000, depending on experience and productivity. ASE is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional automotive repair experience.
• Broad knowledge across multiple vehicle makes and systems.
• Experience with brakes, suspension, steering, maintenance, HVAC, electrical, drivability, and general mechanical repair.
• Strong inspection and diagnostic skills.
• The ability to work independently.
• Good judgment about what a used vehicle needs.
• Clear repair documentation.
• Their own basic automotive technician tools.
• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, since vehicle road testing is an essential part of the position.
• Dealership, independent repair shop, fleet, rental, and other professional automotive experience may all be relevant.
• ASE certification is helpful but is not required for every experienced candidate.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mechanical inspections on pre-owned vehicles.
• Work on domestic, import, car, truck, and SUV inventory.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, drivability, HVAC, brake, steering, suspension, and other vehicle concerns.
• Perform maintenance and repairs needed to prepare vehicles for retail sale.
• Identify safety-related and necessary reconditioning items.
• Document inspection findings and repair needs clearly.
• Work with Parts and Used Vehicle management to keep vehicles moving through the reconditioning process.
• Complete approved repairs efficiently and accurately.
• Perform final quality checks and road tests.
• Identify repairs that should be referred for manufacturer-specific or specialty diagnosis.
• Help move completed vehicles through the reconditioning process and onto the frontline.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Multi-make experience

Inspection skills

Independent work

Vehicle road testing

Tools

Basic automotive tools

Job description

Wendle Motors in Spokane is seeking an experienced Used Vehicle Reconditioning Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and prepare our pre-owned vehicles for sale. You will work on many different makes and models to ensure each vehicle is safe, reliable, and frontline-ready.

The role offers full-time, on-site work with earnings potential up to $100,000 annually and a team average around $65,000, depending on experience and productivity. ASE is helpful but not required.