Express Technician

Description Gresham, OR | Toyota | Express lane | Lube tech | Oil change | Multi-point inspection | Entry level | Automotive training welcome | Portland metro | East Portland | Veterans encouraged to apply | $19 - $21/hr

IS THIS YOU?

• You're mechanically inclined, dependable, and take pride in doing the job correctly -- the express lane runs on consistency and the technician who shows up, works clean, and holds their quality standard is the one who advances
• You want to build a technician career and you understand that the express lane is where that foundation gets built -- working alongside experienced flat-rate technicians every day in a structured, team-based environment

WHO WE ARE

Gresham Toyota is part of Swickard Auto Group, a hospitality company in the retail automotive space built on one idea -- be the favorite of our guests, our employees, and our manufacturing partners. We operate 40+ dealerships across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii, and whether you're in Gresham or Anchorage, the standard is the same. Do right by people, every time.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work in a two-technician-per-bay express environment -- supporting flat-rate technicians to maintain efficient vehicle throughput and consistent service quality
• Perform oil and filter changes, tire rotations, fluid checks and top-offs, tire pressure adjustments, and basic scheduled maintenance services
• Complete thorough multi-point inspections -- identifying maintenance needs and potential safety concerns and communicating findings accurately to service advisors
• Follow Toyota maintenance procedures, dealership processes, and safety standards on every vehicle
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift
• Communicate effectively with fellow technicians, service advisors, and shop leadership to keep the lane moving

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Prior express service or automotive maintenance experience preferred -- candidates with mechanical aptitude, dependability, and a genuine interest in building a technician career are encouraged to apply
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record -- required
• Basic automotive mechanical knowledge and familiarity with common hand tools
• Reliable and punctual -- the two-technician-per-bay model depends on consistent staffing and dependable attendance
• Detail-oriented -- proper torque procedures, accurate fluid levels, and complete inspection documentation are non-negotiable
• Team-first attitude -- you work alongside experienced flat-rate technicians and the shop runs better when everyone pulls in the same direction
• Willingness to complete Toyota manufacturer training and follow dealership safety policies

WHAT WE OFFER

• $19 - $21/hr
• Paid Toyota manufacturer training -- certifications are supported and advancement is tied to them
• Hands-on mentorship working directly alongside experienced flat-rate technicians every day
• Clear progression path -- express technicians who perform move into flat-rate production and more advanced technician roles
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY GRESHAM TOYOTA

• A structured express lane with a two-technician-per-bay model means you're learning alongside experienced technicians every shift -- not working in isolation
• Gresham Toyota's high-volume east Portland traffic means consistent work in the express lane and real opportunities to build speed, accuracy, and technical confidence quickly
• Toyota's manufacturer training program gives express technicians a clear certification pathway -- the technician who earns their certifications here has a defined road to flat-rate production
• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry
• Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- define the standard we hold in the shop just as much as the showroom

If you're dependable, mechanically inclined, and ready to build a technician career in a structured, team-based express environment at a high-volume east Portland Toyota store -- apply.