Hourly Technician

Hourly Technician

Ricart Automotive is a family-owned business dedicated to providing world-class service to our customers, vendors, and employees. We operate on our "Rules of the Road"Driven, Trusted, Sharp, Welcome, & One Teamwhich guide every action we take. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and contribute to our long-standing tradition of excellence.

As an hourly Technician, you will perform essential vehicle maintenance, including oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid checks. You will also conduct multi-point inspections to identify additional service needs. This role is perfect for someone with a strong work ethic who takes pride in keeping the service bay clean, efficient, and safe.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform light maintenance: Conduct oil and filter changes, rotate tires, and replace components such as air/cabin filters and wiper blades. Lubricate moving parts as required.
• Conduct inspections: Perform thorough multi-point inspections, check tire pressure, and inspect/top off vehicle fluids.
• Communication: Clearly document all work on repair orders and report findings or additional service needs to service advisors.
• Customer care: Ensure customer vehicles are kept clean and notify service advisors of any changes to the vehicle's appearance or condition.
• Safety & maintenance: Keep the shop area tidy, follow all safety and hazardous waste disposal procedures, and report safety issues immediately.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company motor vehicle report standards.
• Previous automotive experience is a plus, but not requiredwe value an aptitude for learning and a dedication to improving technical skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Continuous time standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs, with occasional need to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, and kneeling.
• Work is performed primarily indoors but includes exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, fumes, and chemicals.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive PPO medical insurance with HSA option.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary insurance plans: life, critical illness, accident, cancer, and hospital indemnity.
• Voluntary tool and pet insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including vacation and sick days.
• Paid holidays and 401(k) retirement plan with annual discretionary profit-sharing.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and tuition assistance.
• Employee discount pricing and wellness initiatives, including an employer-paid subscription to Calm Health.

Ricart is an equal opportunity employer.