Service Technician

Service Technician Position at Hometown Toyota

Hometown Toyota is currently looking for a service technician to join our growing team. We are a family-owned business just 2 minutes off of I-84 in Ontario, Oregon. Hometown offers very competitive pay, a great small town atmosphere, and a competitive benefits package. Plus a state of the art facility and tools. Long term ownership and management team. Team work and employees have been with the company for a long time. A great atmosphere.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid training
• Employee Discounts

The Service Technician is expected to:

• Protect the legal, financial and moral well-being of Hometown dealerships;
• Repair vehicles using appropriate tools, technologies and procedures in order to restore vehicle to proper working conditions;
• Be a teacher to support the efforts of other employees to be successful.
• Seek ways to improve business operations efficiencies and customer service.

Primary Duties:

1. Ensure maximum productivity, customer service and cost control. Perform all repairs utilizing appropriate tools, procedures and operations. Disassemble and assess any supplemental needs, labor, parts, and communicate with Service Advisor. Perform quality repairs at all times and notify management of any substandard processes, parts or procedures. Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding any issue which may cause a repair delay to a vehicle. Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times and adhere to all OSHA/EPA requirements.

2. Operate with integrity: Demand the highest ethical standards from self and others. Set an example of positive attitude and professionalism, including a neat, orderly and safe work environment. Communicate and resolve customer complaints and adjustments.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent recommended but not required.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• ASE certification, local state safety inspection and emissions license preferred.
• General mechanical skills.
• Maintain valid driver's license and MVR within company policy requirements
• Toyota certification would be optional, however if certified than we would compensate for that certification

Physical Requirements:

Work performed in shop setting due to the location of customer vehicles. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions precedent at that time. Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors and fumes, chemicals and adhesives. Required to lift up to a minimum of 100 lbs. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, tools or controls. Move vehicles in a safe manner at all times.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Compliance- the individual understands and adheres to all Company standards, state and federal laws and regulations as well as product pricing guidelines of all lenders, agencies or business partners.
• Customer Service- the individual understands his/her role in providing excellent customer service through the defined Hometown processes which promote efficiencies, fairness and cost effectiveness.
• Ethics/Integrity- the individual represents Hometown Dealerships by conducting his/her self in a professional and courteous business manner that demonstrates integrity and avoids the actual or perception of a conflict of interest.
• Oral Communication- the individual clearly identifies and professionally expresses issues in positive or negative situations.
• Planning/Organizing- the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Quality- the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability- the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and Security- the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and dealership management reserves the right to do so at anytime. Employee shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20-$30 per hour plus bonuses and spiffs

• Ontario, OR 97914: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Automotive repair: 1 year (Required)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)
• Automotive diagnostics: 1 year (Preferred)
• License/Certification:
• Driver's License (Required)
• ASE Certification (Required) or Toyota experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.