Automotive Technician/Mechanic (Marine, Powersports, & Small Engine Backgrounds Welcome) - Portland

Job Summary

The Service Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. If you are a skilled mechanic tired of seasonal layoffs or limited growth, Quirk Auto Group offers the training to convert your existing skills into a high-earning automotive career.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform work as outlined on repair order (diagnosing engine, electrical, and mechanical issues) with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts, inform team leader if vehicle is awaiting parts, and pursue special order of parts if necessary
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair, if authorized by customer
• Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
• Notify service consultants immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs can not be completed within the time promised
• Document work performed on each vehicle on the repair order using the concern, cause and correction format
• Road-test vehicles to check work performed
• Ensure that customer vehicles are returned to them as clean as they were prior to being serviced
• Keep shop area neat clean and be able to account for all dealership owned tools at all times
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous waste
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company's vision, mission and values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and suppliers
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety standards
• Follow company safety procedures to avoid exposure to fumes, dirt and harsh chemicals

Qualifications

• Must meet company's requirements for employment
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information
• General mechanical skills
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
• Professional appearance
• Manual dexterity, good judgment, and the ability to operate power and hand tools and other types of machinery safely
• Three years of work experience as a service technician or mechanic in a related field (Marine, Small Engine, Heavy Equipment) preferred.
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• ASE certification (preferred)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Exposure to inclement weather. Ability to operate an automobile
• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, and bending
• Erecting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and or pulling of arm or leg controls, or requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and /or pulling of materials

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have technical aptitude displayed by ASE certification or successful completion of a pre-employment test
• Technical or trade school degree preferred

Benefits

• Unlimited earning potential
• Paid time off
• 401(k) program
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Employee vehicle purchase program
• Fantastic advancement opportunities

Job Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1 year

Schedule

Monday to Friday

License/Certification

Driver's License (Required)