Diesel Automotive Technician (Airway Heights, WA)

Job description

General Description:

As an Entry Level Diesel Automotive Technician, you will gain hands-on experience in how to perform basic vehicle maintenance services as part of a team in a multi technician shop environment. You will also become familiar with how to diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety or vehicles and equipment used in the solid waste industry.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Learn how to complete basic vehicle maintenance services
• Train with mid and senior level automotive technicians to learn additional vehicle services.
• Demonstrate excellence in task completion and follow up; which includes providing clear communication and feedback about vehicles.
• Promote teamwork to deliver on expectations
• Maintain strict adherence to company policy on vehicle care and operations
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, standing, twisting, bending, and squatting.
• Perform daily shop functions such as cleaning, parts receiving/inventory/stocking, parts delivery and pick up

• General repairs, diagnose electrical systems, suspension, brake systems, drive trains, steering components, cooling systems, preventative maintenance checks, etc.
• Knowledge of tools, materials, practices, methods & equipment used to perform the functions of the position on a daily basis

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• No relocation is being offered for this position
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous vehicle preventative maintenance experience
• Previous formal automotive or diesel training

Position Criteria:

• Strong work ethic; independently motivated to produce results with limited influence from others
• Hard worker, someone who works diligently to get tasks done and demonstrates personal characteristics, such as responsibility, dependability, conscientiousness, communication, and teamwork
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information, identify problems, and make decisions
• Display a commitment to learning new technologies within the rapidly changing automotive industry
• Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures and guidelines
• Commitment to following established safety policies and procedures.

Salary: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• No experience needed
• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Airway Heights, WA 99001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)