Used Car Service Technician

Knudtsen Foothills - Spokane, WA

Pay Range: $22.00 per Flat Rate Hour - $26.00 per Flat Rate Hour  

Knudtsen Foothills Lincoln Mazda is seeking a Used Car Service Technician to join the Knudtsen team. Knudtsen is a family-owned and operated company thatprovides the Spokane and Post Falls communities with new and used cars, full-service body shops and service departments, chrisas well as genuine Mazda and Lincoln Parts.  At Knudtsen,we strive to be a team and truly value our relationships with each other, our customers, and the community.  

Additionally, we have some great benefits:  

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  Employer sponsored medical, dental, vision – for employees and dependents   

  
  

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  Life insurance plans  

  
  

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  Paid holidays  

  
  

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  Sick pay  

  
  

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  Paid vacation  

  
  

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  Employee purchase discounts  

  
  

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  401(K) Retirement Savings Plan (4% Employer Match!)   

  
  

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  Training assistance 

  
  

Summary of Position 

Our service department is seeking someone who can add to the team as a Used Car Service Technician that is responsible for quickly and accurately performing full inspections of lot vehicles and making full repairs in accordance with Knudtsen standards.  

Responsibilities  

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  Service vehicles in a timely manner for routine scheduled maintenance in accordance with dealer and manufacturer recommendations 

  
  

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  Diagnose and identify necessary repairs 

  
  

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  Perform approved repairs to manufacturer and customer specifications 

  
  

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  Ability to communicate with the supervisor on a regular basis about work performed, necessary changes to approved repairs, or any other concerns related to the repair or maintenance of a vehicle 

  
  

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  Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined 

  
  

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  Experience in the use of computerized diagnostic equipment 

  
  

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  Produce legible and accurate reporting to reflect performed work 

  
  

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  Maintain a clean working environment on the automotive service floor 

  
  

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  Follow all safety requirements to comply with company policies, local and federal regulations 

  
  

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  Other duties as assigned 

  
  

Qualifications 

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  3+ years of Service Technician experience preferred 

  
  

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  Valid driver’s license and clean driving record 

  
  

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  B Level qualifications 

  
  

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  Dexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand eye-coordination 

  
  

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  Ability to communicate effectively with company personnel 

  
  

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  Ability to pass all pre-employment testing including background check and drug screening 

  
  

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  Basic computer skills required  

  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work standing up, walk, use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment, and speak and listen, both over the phone and in person to customers and fellow employees, in order to perform the above listed duties. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to work in a seated position, climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75-100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.