Automotive Technician Apprentice

We are searching for the ideal candidate who can join our team as an Automotive Apprentice/Lube Tech. If you are interested in working in a challenging, fast-paced environment and helping customers get their vehicles back on the road, consider applying for this job. You will be working as an automotive technician, assisting customers with routine maintenance and other vehicle repairs. Our workplace puts a strong value on collaboration, so you can expect to work with others when servicing vehicles. We can provide support to help you master additional skills related to vehicle repair and maintenance, and offer financial incentives to our hardest workers. This is a great opportunity to work your way into becoming an experienced automotive technician.

Job Responsibilities

• Service vehicles in a timely manner for routine scheduled maintenance in accordance with dealer and manufacturer recommendations.
• Perform repairs on vehicles, assist in diagnosing problems, performing vehicle operations tests and installing new components.
• Communicate with the service manager and team on a regular basis about work performed, necessary changes, new parts needed or any other concerns related to repair or maintenance work on vehicles.
• Keep up with required knowledge and skills in automotive maintenance by attending workshops, seminars or other classes to help ensure the work completed is of the highest quality.
• Maintain a clean working environment on the automotive service floor by putting materials and parts away as work is completed and ensuring the customer's car is kept neat and orderly throughout the scope of work.
• Follow all safety requirements and local and federal standards when it comes to disposing of hazardous or toxic materials.
• Adhere to best practices when working in the automotive service environment by reporting any accidents or incidents to management as soon as possible.
   

• Some verifiable entry level experience working in the automotive industry
• A valid driver's license and a driving record clear of major violations
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle
• Some Basic tools needed to perform most automotive repairs and willing to invest in more as needed
   

• Verifiable experience as automotive technician
• Diesel experience is a plus
   

Parkrose Auto & Truck Repair has been in business serving the Parkrose neighborhood and surrounding Portland areas since 1990. We provide repairs and maintenance services to asian, domestic, light duty trucks, diesel engines, RV's, and fleet vehicles. We pride ourselves in being an honest and forthcoming repair facility who puts their customers needs first. Our employees are always treated fairly and given a positive healthy work environment so they can perform at their peak level at all times. The success of our business is a team effort and we always make an effort to ensure our team is happy.