Welcome to Vancouver Auto Group! We extend our best wishes to you for a successful future employment with our organization. In order for any retail automobile organization to grow and prosper, it must strive to offer the best in sales and service at competitive prices. Because of our consistency in these two areas, Vancouver Auto Group has built a solid reputation the Portland-Vancouver area. With your help we will further develop that reputation.
Feel free to contact us on the form below if you have any questions. Even if you don't see an open position above, we're always looking to hear from good people.
Welcome to Vancouver Auto Group! We extend our best wishes to you for a successful future employment with our organization. In order for any retail automobile organization to grow and prosper, it must strive to offer the best in sales and service at competitive prices. Because of our consistency in these two areas, Vancouver Auto Group has built a solid reputation the Portland-Vancouver area. With your help we will further develop that reputation.
The shops are heated with the latest waste oil heaters and backed up with natural gas units. The shops are not air conditioned.
We run between four and five technicians per team.
Shop opens at 7am and closes at 6pm Monday through Friday and 7am till 4pm on Saturday. Two of our teams operate on a 4 days week schedule, at 10 hours a day. Our other team operates 5 days a week, 8 hours a day.
All specialty tools required by Ford Motor Company and Hyundai are provided.
Comfortable and quiet. Basic fridge, microwave, table, chairs.
21 bays in our Ford main shop, 10 bays in our Hyundai shop, and 10 bays in our Quick Lane facility.
1000 to 1200.
Technicians send in their parts requests through CDK.
Friends and family vehicles are allowed to be worked on with an open repair order as long as it is on the technician's personal time.
We are huge proponents of the Ford ASSET Program and always sponsor at least two students per rotation. We also pay our technicians to complete Ford Motor Company's online courses which lead to in person classrooms that the technicians are also compensated for.
Hard work, determination, and the drive to become more is always rewarded with growth in pay and opportunities. We have many long time employees that have grown with the company, some have been here 35+ years. Our current service manager started as a diesel technician and moved into his position 2+ years ago.
Open discussions between the technician and management to determine strengths and potential points of improvement.
Standard OSHA safety training and forklift operation training are required.
New to the industry techs and ASSET students work side by side with seasoned technicians to learn with a hands on approach.
We sponsor many local events and donate regularly to the local high school and technical institutes' automotive programs.
We work with Cascadia Technical Institute to introduce young adults to the dealership environment and allow them to see the daily workings of the shop. We also work closely with Mount Hood Community College and their ASSET program to sponsor and mentor new technicians
As our area continues to grow at an exponential pace we are diligently working to expand and offer an even better customer experience and work place experience. Happiness and a family feel to both our customers and staff are at the forefront of our plans and expectations.
It is always our goal to support and drive our employees to be more and accomplish more.
20 to 30 minutes.
If the applicant lives at a distance or if time constraints make it difficult to get together for the initial meet and greet, we are more than willing to discuss opportunities over the phone.
A conversation with the service manager and parts & service director to discuss opportunities and tour of the facilities.
We do perform background checks, drug screening, and a personality test as part of our application process.
A review of certifications and usually a quick Q&A to determine how the applicant would approach certain tasks/jobs.
One to two days so that management can review information provided by the applicant and touch base with any references also provided.
Usually less than a week.
We are a family here and we are welcoming to all that show the proper attitude, drive, and determination. Be confident, be truthful, be punctual, and you can be a part of our family.
Flat Rate Position
Flat Rate Position
Flat Rate Position
Hourly wage to start and or commission based pay depending on experience. Great for starting out and learning automotive, we are willing to train the right individuals.
Health Insurance | Offered | Kaiser Permanente with individual and family options. 60 day wait period for enrollment. |
Dental Insurance | Offered | We use LifeMap Dental with Individual and family options. 60 day wait period for enrollment. |
Vision Insurance | Offered | We offer LifeMap vision with Individual and family options. 60 day wait period for enrollment. |
Retirement Plan | Offered | Our 401K plan is administered by The Standard. After 90 days you are eligible to participate, minimum age of 21 years old. |
Sick Leave | Not Offered | |
Vacation | Offered | PTO (personal time off) will start to accrue on your first day of employment and can be used after 90 days of continuous employment. |
Paid Holidays | Offered | We observe the following Holidays: New Years Day Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day |
ST / LT Disability | Offered | Short term disability is offered through LifeMap. Colonial and or Aflac is available. |
Life Insurance | Offered | Life Insurance is offered through LifeMap Colonial and Aflac is available. |
Uniforms | Offered | Technician uniforms are available. |
Other | Not Offered | N/A |
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN NEEDED!!!! Vancouver Auto Group is looking for motivated Automotive Technicians to join our team. Serving the greater Vancouver area we have become a staple in our community when it comes to vehicle service and repair needs. Come join a shop that offers a friendly environment, experienced leadership, and earning potentials are through the roof!! Responsibilities for our automotive technician positions include, but are not limited to: -Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy -Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, braking, air conditioning in a timely manner -Communication with Parts Specialist and Service Advisors -Road test vehicles when required -Perform quality inspections of vehicle repairs prior to returning the vehicle to the customer, as well as ensuring customers vehicle is kept clean -Ensure that required documentation is completed and accurate -Reports machine defects and malfunctions -Maintain up-to-date knowledge about our industry -Ensure that workspace is kept clean and equipment and tools are kept in good condition and stored properly Successful candidates for the automotive technician position will have: -3+ years of experience as an automotive technician -ASE/Manufacture Certifications (Preferred) -A variety of experience and abilities -Troubleshooting skills -Commitment to quality, and working with a team -Personal set of tools -Commitment to working with a team, and being a good communicator Benefits: -Competitive Pay -Health/Dental/Vision insurance -Retirement plan -Paid holidays -Paid vacation -Advanced training -Uniforms If this sounds like you they would enjoy bringing you in for a tour of their facility. At that time they will be happy to answer any additional questions. Thank you for your time, and consideration.