Used Car Technician

L0223 Mercedes-Benz of Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; 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

L0223 Mercedes-Benz of Portland is seeking a Used Car Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles to Lithia and manufacturer standards. You will perform work on used vehicles with focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on expertise, manufacturer training, ASE certification, and a clean driving record. You will road-test, document all work, and maintain tools and workspace.

Qualifications

• Passed manufacturer training and can perform repairs in the listed areas.
• Minimum of 1 ASE certification (Master Technician preferred).
• Automotive experience with manufacturer standards and quality repair practices.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose causes of malfunctions and perform repairs per repair order.
• Road-test vehicles to verify repair quality and safety.
• Accurately document work performed and time spent.
• Maintain organized workspace and inventory of commonly used tools.
• Acquire and maintain manufacturer and ASE certifications with training.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

ASE Certification

Valid driver’s license

Customer pay proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dealership

L0223 Mercedes-Benz of Portland

Position

Used Car Technician

Pay

$24.00 - $28.00 Depending on Experience

Schedule

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 ServicesEngine RepairSuspension/Steering RepairBrake RepairHeating and A/C Repair (Optional)
• Certification/Training: Manufacturer certified in all areas listed above. Minimum of 1 ASE certifications (Should be an ASE Master Technician)
• Customer Pay Proficiency Level: Greater than 100%
• Customer Pay Repairs
• Automotive Technical Knowledge – 2+ years of experience
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence

Total Rewards

• 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

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.

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!