Opening - Auto Technician Wanted w/ Brake & Suspension Focus

Experienced Auto Technician Wanted w/ Brake, Suspension, and Steering Focus

@ Springs Brake and Suspension, Salmon Creek, Vancouver, WA

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5pm

(In future, some Saturdays may be required, in place of a week day. Most days we start at 8:30am, not 8:00am)

https://springsbrakeandsuspension.com

Contact: Sean Miller at info @ springs-auto.com (please remove spaces in email address or click the "reply" button at top directly)

General Description:

Now accepting applications for a full-time or part-time, long-term automotive technician who can “hit the ground running” with little need for “on the job” training. Springs Brake and Suspension is a small but well-established local shop looking to expand in the near term. We prioritize customer service and customer education. This position will be customer-facing in addition to hands-on cars.

Immediate Benefits include:

Competitive wages starting at $25/hr or more, based on experience & expertise

Paid continuing education (ASE trainings, certifications, etc)

Flexible pre-scheduled time off

Employer-paid uniforms (shirts, pants, and jacket)

Paid sick leave

Performance-based annual raises

Employer-supplied tools

Occasional early days, paid for the full day

No corporate BS

Health stipend after 6 months of employment

Future Benefits, as shop grows, may include:

Retirement savings accounts (401k or similar)

Paid time off (additional sick leave and vacation)

Floating Holidays

Are you tired of being treated as a number in a dirty corporate shop? We are a small community-focused brake and suspension shop, locally owned and operated, with a well-respected and 5-star rating within the community. Our priority is quality service and treating our community well! We make friends and life-long customers. We are NOT a sales-first mentality or commission-focused shop. We provide fair and honest recommendations to our customers.

Do you want to be part of a team where you will be valued and appreciated? Do you want to work for an ethical shop that always treats its employees and customers right and goes the extra mile?

We prioritize getting quality work done right and want to compensate you for a job well done.

Our shop is outfitted with top-of-the-line tools and equipment and we invest the time and energy to maintain them and clean our shop regularly. We are all about a clean and well-organized work environment. Furthermore, want to recommend a tool or piece of equipment we don’t have? Let’s talk and we’ll make it happen if it’ll help you do your job more effectively and efficiently.

Our general shop environment:

Quality and customer-focused 3-bay commercial mechanic shop with 2-bay detailing shop, looking to expand shop capacity in near future

Top-of-the-line tools and equipment (work smarter, not harder)

Niche and non-corporate working environment

Quiet, non-industry location in Salmon Creek, WA right off of the I-205 and I-5 exits

Locally owned and operated

One of a few employees, not one of many. Your voice is heard and your craftsmanship is recognized

Employee-focused, customer-focused atmosphere

To be considered for this position you’ll need:

(Pay range appropriate to applicable knowledge, skills, and ability)

3-5 years working in a commercial shop-like environment, or equivalent experience

3-5 years or equivalent “wrenching” on most/all current circulation makes and models as it relates to:

Inspecting, identifying, maintaining, and replacing (full-service) all brake-related components (ASE-level competency), including stock and common aftermarket parts (performance parts, big brake kits, etc) and potential safety and/or maintenance-related concerns

Inspecting, identifying, maintaining, and replacing (full-service) all suspension-related components (ASE-level competency), including stock and common aftermarket parts (performance parts, lift kits, etc) and potential safety and/or maintenance-related concerns

Inspecting, identifying, maintaining, and replacing (full-service) all steering-related components (ASE-level competency), including stock and common aftermarket parts (performance parts, lift kits, etc) and potential safety and/or maintenance-related concerns

General knowledge of all auto mechanic work and systems

General knowledge of a mechanic shop, brake and suspension-related tools, devices, and technology, including:

Strut spring compressor

Hydraulic press

Hunter HawkEye alignment system

Hydraulic BenkPak 2- & 4-post lifts, pneumatic scissor lifts

Air compressors and pneumatic tools

plasma cutter and welding equipment

Experience keeping logs of work and proactively reporting on jobs completed and any issues or trouble-shooting

A dedication to keeping a clean and organized shop

Managing inventory and ordering parts

A strong commitment to all health, safety, and common sense guidelines

Experience using auto mechanic software for logging jobs, ordering parts, etc (Mitchell 1 or equivalent)

Excellent overall organization and focused attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Pride in your work and skillset

Other job responsibilities as assigned around the shop during slow times

A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

To really stand out and excel as a candidate you’ll want:

Exceptional customer rapport and ability to clearly and concisely explain complicated auto mechanical systems

ASE certification, or equivalent knowledge in the following areas:

Automobile & Light Truck Certification Tests (A Series)

A4 - Suspension & Steering

A5 - Brakes

Additional system ASE certifications or equivalent knowledge

Community ties within the Portland, OR and/or Vancouver, WA locale car world (car clubs, car shows, online forums, etc)

To be someone who loves to learn (Springs may be willing to pay for ongoing trainings and certifications)

Please apply if you are:

Kind & Empathetic

Customer-centric & focused on “next level service”

Well organized & systematic

Desire to work independently with minimal direct supervision, after

Community-focused

Interested in growing with a growing business

Creative when approaching mechanical problems

Love wrenching on cars and being around the car scene

Please apply in person or send resume to Sean Miller at info @ springs-auto.com (please remove spaces in email address or click the "reply" button at top directly).

We are fully aware that no one person will perfectly fulfill all the above desires and requirements and if you feel that you are well-rounded in the majority of the above knowledge, skills, and abilities, we highly encourage you to contact us!

Please be aware this position does require a valid driver’s license and clean driving history as well as the ability to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; work in prolonged noisy environments; work from lifts and ladders; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies and/or exert around 50 lbs; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls and machinery; to work with hazardous materials (with provided safety equipment), work in confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, and to wear and work in personnel protective equipment when necessary.

Springs is committed to providing a working environment of mutual respect. We are an equal, inclusive, opportunity employer and value diversity, women techs, veterans, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or hate speech from employees or customers. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.