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

Quirk Chevrolet in Portland seeks a Technician to join our team! We are looking for mechanical aptitude first—whether your background is in Automotive, Diesel, Marine, Powersports, or Small Engine repair.

Quirk Auto Group offers unlimited earning potential, with a competitive compensation program in addition to industry leading benefits. Top performers deserve top pay. If you have the Drive, We have the Vehicle.

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
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company's vision, mission and values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and suppliers
• Adheres 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
• Exerting 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

Come work for Quirk! At Quirk Auto Group you'll find unlimited income potential, paid time off, 401(k) program, health, dental, life, and disability insurance, employee vehicle purchase program, and fantastic advancement opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person