Automotive Technician - Toyota / Off-Road Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

8Runner Off Road & Overland Outfitters – Beaverton, Oregon

8Runner Off Road & Overland Outfitters is looking for an experienced Automotive Technician to join our growing team.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 9-6

We specialize in Toyota trucks and SUVs, including 4Runners, Tacomas, Tundras, Land Cruisers, and Lexus platforms. Our work ranges from general repair and diagnostics to suspension, steering, drivetrain, differential, alignment, and high-end aftermarket/off-road builds.

This is not an entry-level or apprentice position . We are looking for a technician who can take ownership of an assigned job, understand the required work, determine the proper repair or installation process, complete the job correctly and efficiently, perform their own quality control, document the work, and communicate problems before they become delays.

Typical work includes:

• General automotive repair and maintenance
• Mechanical and electrical diagnostics
• Suspension and steering repair
• Lift kits, coilovers, shocks, springs, UCAs, and suspension setup
• Wheel alignments and suspension adjustments
• Brakes, hubs, wheel bearings, axles, and CVs
• Differential and drivetrain work
• Engine and transmission-related repairs based on experience
• Bumpers, sliders, skid plates, winches, roof racks, and off-road accessories
• Lighting, Switch-Pros-style systems, compressors, switches, and 12V accessories
• Troubleshooting aftermarket components and vehicle systems
• Test driving and verifying completed repairs

What We Expect

Our technicians are expected to work independently on normal assigned jobs without needing constant supervision.

You should be able to:

• Review a repair order and understand the complete scope of work
• Identify required parts, tools, procedures, and service information
• Plan your work before beginning
• Perform accurate, professional repairs and installations
• Follow proper torque procedures and manufacturer specifications
• Recognize additional vehicle concerns and communicate them promptly
• Diagnose problems using scan tools, multimeters, wiring diagrams, and service information
• Document work performed and diagnostic findings
• Keep the Shop Foreman informed of delays, unexpected conditions, or technical concerns
• Perform your own quality-control inspection before considering a vehicle complete
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area

We value technicians who know what they know, know what they don't know, and know how to find accurate information before uncertainty turns into a mistake.

Quality Matters Here

A job isn't finished just because the parts are installed.

Before a vehicle leaves your bay, we expect you to verify things such as:

• Proper assembly and installation
• Correct fastener torque
• Correct hardware placement and orientation
• Proper fluid levels
• Proper wiring and hose routing
• Clearance from moving, suspension, driveline, and hot components
• Proper steering and suspension clearance
• Correct operation of installed equipment
• Alignment when applicable
• No new leaks, noises, warning lights, or drivability concerns
• Clean and professional presentation of the finished work

We want technicians who take pride in putting their name on the vehicle when it leaves the shop.

Ideal Experience

Strong candidates will have experience with several of the following:

• Toyota trucks and SUVs
• Automotive mechanical repair
• Suspension and steering systems
• Suspension geometry and alignments
• Brake systems
• Differentials and drivetrain systems
• Automotive electrical diagnostics
• 12V accessory wiring
• Scan tools and diagnostic equipment
• Aftermarket and off-road installations
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus

Toyota and off-road experience is highly valuable, but we are also interested in strong technicians from other automotive backgrounds who are capable of learning our platforms and standards.

Tools

Technicians are expected to own and maintain a professional set of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic tools, and personal equipment sufficient to perform normal technician duties.

8Runner provides larger shop and specialty equipment such as alignment equipment, presses, welders, pullers, specialty service tools, and other equipment that would not normally be part of an individual technician's tool inventory.

We are a Milwaukee- and Snap-on-heavy shop, but you are welcome to use the professional-quality tools and brands you prefer.

What We're Looking For

Above everything else, we're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable
• Productive
• Detail-oriented
• Technically capable
• Organized
• Comfortable working independently
• Willing to communicate when something isn't going as planned
• Able to diagnose rather than simply replace parts
• Serious about quality and reducing comebacks
• Interested in continuing to improve their technical skills
• Proud of the work they produce

If you're the kind of technician who enjoys Toyota trucks, off-road vehicles, aftermarket builds, solving problems, and seeing a job through from start to finish, we'd like to talk with you.