Entry Level Technician Job at Lithia & Driveway in Bellevue

We are searching for Entry Level Automotive Technicians to join our busy service team at Michael's Toyota of Bellevue. This is an opportunity to learn and contribute to this dealership’s overall success while gaining new industry skills.

If you have automobile aptitude and basic mechanic skills, this could be the next step in your career path to be a technician. We recognize that your knowledge, skill and presence as a team member is central – it is the backbone of everything we do.

We have developed a strong team of professional techs and support staff throughout the dealership. To maintain our great environment and work culture for all employees, we require professionalism, good communication skills and the willingness to grow.

Who We Are Looking For

• Basic mechanical understanding of an automobile.
• Experience as an express/quick lube technician preferred, not required.
• Operate a wide variety of cars, light trucks, and vans, with ability to drive both manual and automatic transmissions.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

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 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical understanding of an automobile.
• Experience as an express/quick lube technician preferred, not required.
• Operate a wide variety of cars, light trucks, and vans, with ability to drive both manual and automatic transmissions.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

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.

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.