Service Technician

L0218 Chevrolet of Bend; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 58,000; 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

Chevrolet of Bend is hiring immediately for a skilled Service Technician to join a fast‑paced, best‑in‑class team. The role requires GM certification and 4–5 years of GM experience, with the ability to service a range of cars, trucks and vans and to handle both manual and automatic transmissions.

The position offers a competitive pay rate starting at $24 per hour with potential to earn up to $42 per hour based on experience, along with Lithia & Driveway’s growth opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior automotive technician experience required.
• Operate a wide variety of cars, trucks and vans with the ability to drive both manual and automatic transmissions.
• Attention to detail and safety protocols.
• Ability to navigate new technology.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• 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".
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Dealership: L0218 Chevrolet of Bend Chevrolet of Bend Service Technician GM Certified Technician Pay Rate: Up to $42.00 per flat rate hour and up depending on experience. Experience: 4-5 years GM experience required B & C Levels: Pay Rate: Starting at $24.00 per flat rate hour depending on experience Experience: Prior automotive experience required.

Our dealership is setting records and hiring immediately to keep up with the volume and meet our customers’ needs. We are searching for ambitious and skilled Service Technicians with the drive and determination to succeed and the ability to provide a best in class customer experience. If you are an experienced Technician and want to grow your career with the best in the business, there has never been a better time to join the Fortune 200 Lithia & Driveway team! Chevrolet of Bend was recently given the honor of winning the Lithia & Driveway Partners Group (LPG) award! The goal of the LPG is to recognize our stores who maximize their potential while embodying our core values: Earn Customers for Life, Take Personal Ownership, Improve Constantly, & Have Fun.

Our Ideal Candidate

Prior automotive technician experience required. Operate a wide variety of cars, trucks and vans with the ability to drive both manual and automatic transmissions. Willing to grow and learn our dealership and the Chevrolet/GMC brand. Attention to detail and safety protocols. Ability to navigate new technology. Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• 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".
• 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.

We offer best in class industry benefits

• 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

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.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!