"Decreased factory warranty labor times?" Check! "Outrageous CSI scores and unrealistic factory standards?" Check! "$170 labor rates while you only earn 20%?" Check! You have the option to continue this challenging work life, or you can choose to make a change, take home a better paycheck, experience less stress, escape dealer politics, and earn what your skills and craftsmanship truly deserve. Stop pondering and complaining; that box on wheels serves a purpose! Join Lake City Auto Care, recognized as North Idaho's #1 Repair Shop by our community! We are seeking at least a B-level technician for our Rathdrum and/or Hayden location. We offer the highest pay among independent shops and dealerships. If you're currently earning in the “$20s” as a flat-rate “B Level” technician, we invite you to join us in 2024. If you consider yourself an “A tech” and are not earning at least an upper $30s per hour, we welcome you to leap forward two decades. Forget about warranty times. We pay our technicians the best rates in Spokane, and undoubtedly in North Idaho. No favoritism here! Just show up, perform your job thoroughly and efficiently, and take home a paycheck that will make Mom proud! Become part of a family-owned business, where you are more than just a number, and help us grow this shop together! We listen to our technicians and value their input on what should be offered to customers. You are the expert, and your knowledge is crucial for getting it right the first time. Our industry-leading 5-year, 50,000-mile warranty reflects our commitment to excellence! "I can't believe this! It sounds too good to be true! I bet things change during the interview! I bet the benefits aren't impressive!" No! It Gets Even Better! We Offer Benefits! • Health, vision, and dental insurance • 401(k) matching • Paid time off • Exceptional company culture • Training and education opportunities • Incentives • Company parties • And much more... Your responsibilities will include diagnosing, recommending, maintaining, and handling general repairs. You will communicate with the foreman and/or Service Advisors. Our mission is to provide exceptional automotive service to our community by ensuring our employees receive the highest level of training, delivering ethical, quality repairs and services, and fostering lasting relationships with our customers. If you believe you would be a great fit for our team, we invite you to join us and prepare for growth! Responsibilities: • Continue learning and growing technical skills and opportunities • Source and remediate mechanical problems and malfunction codes that are identified in the vehicle's mechanical systems, electrical system, and electronic systems • Perform system inspections, test drives, and diagnostic tests to determine necessary repair work • Ensure accurate record-keeping for vehicle repairs, maintenance, and service history • Provide preventive maintenance work like replacing brake pads, adjusting fluids, rotating tires, completing oil changes, and servicing the air conditioning • Continue learning and growing technical skills and opportunities • Complete preventive maintenance work on vehicles, including oil changes, air conditioning service, filling fluids, and replacing brake pads, spark plugs, and batteries • Identify and address mechanical problems and malfunction codes found in the vehicle's electrical system, mechanical systems, and electronic systems • Conduct test drives, inspections, and diagnostic tests to determine automotive malfunctions • Work with team members to determine vehicle problems and solutions Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED equivalent necessary • A valid driver’s license is necessary • Must be an effective communicator who maintains a solid work ethic • Experience and manual dexterity using hand tools and other equipment is needed • An associate's degree from a vocational or technical school and/or ASE certification are a plus Compensation: $55,000 - $100,000+ yearly DOE
• Continue learning and growing technical skills and opportunities • Complete preventive maintenance work on vehicles, including oil changes, air conditioning service, filling fluids, and replacing brake pads, spark plugs, and batteries • Identify and address mechanical problems and malfunction codes found in the vehicle's electrical system, mechanical systems, and electronic systems • Conduct test drives, inspections, and diagnostic tests to determine automotive malfunctions • Work with team members to determine vehicle problems and solutions