Automotive Technician / Mechanic

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Are you a skilled technician looking for your next opportunity? Are you ready for a change from the typical dealership experience? Explore new horizons with Freeman Motor Company! We're looking for a tech wizard who wants a fresh and exciting work atmosphere. Join us in a dynamic and innovative work environment where we can show you that the grass can actually be greener with us!

Basic Job Responsibilities - Perform complete vehicle maintenance and inspections: including tires, brakes, and checking all fluid levels. Have the ability to work on all makes and models with an emphasis on European vehicles. We're looking for someone that has experience working with diagnostic tools and special service equipment.

Main Job Tasks:

• Able to handle brake changes, tire changes, and general maintenance
• Able to maneuver vehicles carefully in crowded spaces, moving and parking vehicles for maximum lot efficiency
• Monitors each vehicle’s gas, fluid levels, tire pressure, battery life; check the condition of the vehicle's suspension
• Able to occasionally engage with customers; must be friendly, informative, and professional

Physical Demands / Requirements:

Physical activities are required, such as but not limited to kneeling, reaching, stooping, climbing ladders, frequent walking, standing, lifting (up to approximately 50-75 pounds). The team member is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noises, and hazards. The environment also exposes the employee to potentially hazardous substances.

Education and Experience:

• ASE certifications or equivalent
• Previous shop experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Key Competencies:

• Able to operate vehicles with manual transmissions
• Able to safely operate company and client vehicles
• Must have a valid drivers license with insurable driving record
• Must be familiar with basic email and computer skills, phone, cordless drill/screwdriver, battery charger
• Must be able to meet the physical demands essential for the position
• Must be willing to take direction
• Should be mature and highly motivated
• Must be able to maintain effective personal relationships with supervisors, staff members, and customers
• Ability to adapt to change as we are a growing company
• Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment criminal background check and results must meet company standards

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Freeman Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Freeman Motor Company prides itself as the #1 independent Dealership and Service Center in the Northwest. We continue to maintain a high percentage of repeat and referral business and only achieve this by hiring employees that believe in a high level of customer service and professionalism.