Technician Jobs in Washougal, WA

Westlie Ford

40 South Marina Way Washougal, WA 98671

https://www.westlieford.com/

Our Culture at Bud Clary Auto Group defines who we are and how we operate; it is a vital factor in our success. We maintain a workplace of high engagement, high-performance standards, and exceptional customer service. Furthermore, we support an environment of loyalty, growth, and satisfaction. Our commitment to the Company mission and values has developed loyal customers, employees and community members since 1959.

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Westlie Ford
Bud Clary Ford of Moses Lake

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

The Bud Clary Ford Shop is heated. There is currently no Air Conditioning at this location.
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?

We currently have a team of 7 main shop Technicians, 3 hourly Technicians working with flat rate Technicians, and 3 Lube Technicians.
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?

Shop hours are Monday - Friday 7:30am to 6pm, Technicians are scheduled 8am to 4pm Saturday 8am to 4pm. Shifts are Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?

Bud Clary Auto Group provides the following tools: Fluid Exchange Machines Ford Specialty Tools Alignment Machine Tire Machine Tire Balancer Parts Cleaner
What type of break room facility is provided?

In our break room we offer a full size refrigerator to store your lunch or drinks, a toaster and full size microwave. We have table and chairs for you to relax and enjoy your breaks and lunches.
How many bays does your shop have?

21 main shop bays, 1 alignment rack, and 1 heavy duty drive on.
How many repair orders do you average per month?

Approximately 780 orders per month.
What is your parts ordering process?

Technicians will put in a request for price and availability of the part needed and quotes labor time involved to repair the vehicle. The parts department quotes the part and returns the form to the advisor who opened the repair order. The advisor determines the price of the labor based on the Technicians time. If the job is approved, the advisor highlights the parts that have been approved to be ordered and indicates on the form whether or not the customer will be rescheduled by our BDC when the parts arrive, or if the vehicle is down in the shop and the parts arrive slip is given to the advisor who then informs the dispatcher.
What is your policy on side work?

Side work is not to be done using the Bud Clary shop or special tools, and the Technician is not to be taking work away from the dealership.
Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?

Clean and organized shop.

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

Bud Clary offers on the job training working within technician teams. Bud Clary also supports technicians with Ford Factory Training.
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

Bud Clary supports promoting within the company. Bud Clary supports inner company training. Several levels to work towards in the service department. Starting form Lot Attendant, to Lube Tech, to Entry Level Tech to Experienced Master Tech
Can you describe your performance review process?

Bud Clary offers several forms of performance discussion, ranging fro casual coaching and reviews to annual performance reviews.
What type of safety training is required?

Bud Clary makes safety a priority in our company. Upon hire and annually employees undergo basic safety training. The basic safety training is Hazardous communication, safe driving, PPE, Lift training, Forklift training, We focus on safety topics each month, a different topic each month, Shop safety meetings each month. We also have safety committees that offer resources and education to employees We keep up to date on safety inspections and maintance.
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?

Entry Level or C level Techs have the opportunity to work with a team of Experienced Level or A and B level techs. Bud Clary offers regular opportunities for coaching and advancement.
How does your shop get involved with the local community?

Bud Clary enjoys in participating in the local community. We partner with companies during Christmas with Giving Tree's to joining in local parades. All employees through the dealership participate in these event as well .
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?

We communicate with local Community Colleges with tech programs and post applicable jobs on their jobs boards.
Where do you see the shop in five years?

Bud Clary sees this shop fully staffed with the right mix of technicians and advisors that complement the shops values and customer driven state of mind.
Is there anything else you’d like to mention about career development and community?

Our core values are the foundation that drives our connection with customers, employees, family, and the communities in which we do business. At Bud Clary Auto Group, we value Quality, Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork, and Community. Quality: We take pride in providing the highest quality products and service to our customers. Excellence: High standards are our way of doing business. We are committed to excellence in everything we do and expect more from ourselves than our customers do. Integrity: We uphold high standards of integrity in all actions. We always do what is right, even when it is difficult. Teamwork: We work in unity among all departments to exceed the expectations of our customers, employees, and community. We are open to feedback from our team to support collective goals. Community: We are good citizens and support the community in which we live and work.

Do you have an application form and how long does it typically take to complete?

Yes, The application process takes approximately 30 minutes to completely fill out. This can be done online or in person.
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?

Not at this time.
What do your in-person interviews entail?

Bud Clary interviews are done directly with the service manager. The service manager will show the potential new technician the shop and introduce them to any technician that may be working that day. The service manager will also show the potential new hire the equipment that we provide for them to use.
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?

Bud Clary is a drug free establishment and requires all applicants to do a per employment drug screening before hire.
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?

Not at this time.
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?

Applicants can expect to receive a job offer approximately one week after the in-person interview has been completed.
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?

This process can take anywhere form one to two weeks.
Is there anything else you’d like to mention about your hiring process?

At bud Clary Auto Group we try and may the hiring process as easy as possible.

Express Lube Technician
Pay Range: $15 - $20/hour

Efficiently and productively performs vehicle maintenance procedures such as tire changes, oils changes, transmission flushes, and fuel injections.
Entry Level Technician
Pay Range: $20 - $28/hour

Entry level technician is responsible for performing vehicle repairs and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards.
Experienced Level Technician
Pay Range: $20 - $40/hour

An experienced technician is responsible for performing vehicle repairs and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards.

Health Insurance	Offered	Kaiser Permanente Medical Coverage is offered to employees after their first 90 days of employment. We have plan options for Employee only, Employee plus Spouse, Employee plus Children, and Employee plus Family. Bud Clary also offers a Point of Service Plan which gives you the option to see doctors outside of the Kaiser Network.
Dental Insurance	Offered	Bud Clary offers Dental coverage to employees only after their first 90 days of employment at no cost to them. Employees have the option to chose between Delta Dental and Willamette Dental. Their are additional plan options if an employee chooses to add their Souse or Children to his coverage.
Vision Insurance	Offered	Vision Insurance is part of the Medical Coverage.
Retirement Plan	Offered	Bud Clary Auto group offers a 401k retirement plan, available to employees after one year of employment.
Sick Leave	Not Offered
Vacation	Not Offered
Paid Holidays	Offered	Bud Clary Auto group offers Paid Holidays after the employee has completed 30 days of employment.
ST / LT Disability	Offered	Bud Clary Auto group offers Shot Term and Long Term Disability benefits through Colonial Life after the employee completed 90 days of employment.
Life Insurance	Offered	Bud Clary offers Life Insurance benefits through Mass Mutual after the employee has completed 90 days of employment.
Uniforms	Offered	Bud Clary auto Group provides uniforms from Unifirst consisting of Long and Short sleeve Shirts, Pants, and Jackets.
Other	Offered	PTO Bust Clary Auto Group offers paid time off (PTO) that is designed to provide employees with compensated time away from work for personal reasons. This is a combined bank of sick and vacation time.