Entry Level Light Duty Technician

Lithia & Driveway
  • Coon Rapids, Minnesota
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Dealership:

    L0803 Coon Rapids Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

    Coon Rapids CDJR


    Coon Rapids Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is proud to be part of the Lithia & Driveway family of dealerships, one of the largest automotive retailers in North America.


    We’re looking for an Entry-Level Light Duty Technician who is ready to build their skills and grow within a dealership environment. Whether you’re coming from an automotive program, quick lube or tire shop, or simply have hands-on mechanical experience, this is an opportunity to gain experience, receive training, and continue developing your career in automotive service.


    • Full-Time | Monday-Saturday
    • Flat Rate Pay: $17.00-$30.00+ per Flagged Hour, Plus Production Bonus
    • Location: Coon Rapids, MN
    • Training & Career Development Opportunities

    What You’ll Do

    As a Light Duty Technician, you’ll work alongside an experienced service team while building your technical skills and completing routine maintenance and light automotive repairs.

    • Perform oil changes, tire rotations, fluid services, and routine vehicle maintenance.
    • Inspect brakes, tires, batteries, filters, belts, hoses, and other vehicle components.
    • Complete multipoint vehicle inspections.
    • Perform basic brake, suspension, steering, and light mechanical repairs based on experience and training.
    • Assist with identifying vehicle maintenance and repair needs.
    • Follow repair orders, manufacturer procedures, and dealership safety standards.
    • Accurately document services and repairs completed.
    • Safely operate vehicles, hand tools, lifts, and shop equipment.
    • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
    • Participate in ongoing technical training and certification opportunities as you grow.

    What You’ll Bring

    • Entry-level automotive maintenance or repair experience preferred, but not required.
    • Automotive technical school, trade school, quick lube, tire shop, or other hands-on mechanical experience is a plus.
    • Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and automotive systems.
    • Familiarity with oil changes, tires, brakes, batteries, and routine maintenance is preferred.
    • Ability to safely use basic hand tools and automotive shop equipment.
    • Willingness to learn dealership and manufacturer repair processes.
    • Ability to follow repair orders, technical procedures, and safety guidelines.
    • Interest in continuing your automotive education and pursuing ASE and manufacturer certifications.
    • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

    Total Rewards

    This is a flat rate position that is also eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation, which include Flat Rate: $17.00- $30/ + production bonus

    Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

    • Competitive pay
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
    • Paid Holidays & PTO
    • Short and Long-Term Disability
    • Paid Life Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Lithia Learning Center
    • Vehicle Purchase Discounts
    • Wellness Programs

    Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.



    About Us

    At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.


    High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.


    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCoon Rapids, Minnesota

    Skills

    • ASEunmatched
    • Automotive Repair and Maintenanceunmatched
    • Automotive Technologyunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)unmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Repair Ordersunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
    • Tire Repairunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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