Senior Auto Technician - Diagnostics & Repair Expert

budclary; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO and holidays

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Bud Clary Auto Group in Longview, Washington, is seeking an experienced automotive technician to perform repairs and maintenance in accordance with dealer and factory standards. You will diagnose problems, order parts, and ensure safety and quality checks are completed, including road tests and warranty considerations.

The role offers hourly pay in the $25–$45 range, with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO and paid holidays, plus

Responsibilities

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards
• Diagnoses vehicle problems based on customer complaints and inspection
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended
• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order
• Road test vehicles to quality check work performed
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins
• Inspects and test drives newly delivered vehicles for obvious damage and missing major components and drivability functions
• Installs optional equipment specified by the customer or dealer
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle
• Keeps shop area neat, clean and organized
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management

Skills

Team player

Diagnose vehicle problems

Parts communication

Road test vehicles

Job description

Bud Clary Auto Group in Longview, Washington, is seeking an experienced automotive technician to perform repairs and maintenance in accordance with dealer and factory standards. You will diagnose problems, order parts, and ensure safety and quality checks are completed, including road tests and warranty considerations.

The role offers hourly pay in the $25–$45 range, with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO and paid holidays, plus