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Entry Level Light Duty Technician

Lithia & Driveway

R Coon Rapids, MNFull-time$17–30/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17–30/hr
Location
R Coon Rapids, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Coon Rapids Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is seeking an entry-level Light Duty Technician to perform routine maintenance and light repairs while developing technical skills alongside an experienced service team. The role offers training and career development opportunities. Automotive maintenance or repair experience is preferred but not required; hands-on mechanical experience and familiarity with routine maintenance are also welcomed.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Vehicle MaintenanceAutomotive SystemsOil ChangesTire MaintenanceBrake MaintenanceBattery MaintenanceHand ToolsAutomotive Shop EquipmentRepair Order ComplianceTechnical Procedure ComplianceSafety Guideline ComplianceWillingness to LearnAutomotive Education

Qualifications

High School Graduate or EquivalentMust Be 18+Valid Driver's LicenseAcceptable Driving RecordAutomotive Maintenance or Repair ExperienceAutomotive Technical or Trade SchoolASE or Manufacturer Certifications

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Coon Rapids CDJR Coon Rapids MN 55433

Full time

R120421

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.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.

Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!

How this job compares

Set against the 2,031 open Automotive Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17–30/hr
  • Minnesota median$19–29/hr33 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–30/hr1,371 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $23.50/hr, is close to the Minnesota median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Automotive Technician hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Automotive Technician jobs in Minnesota and 2,031 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Automotive Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (788 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 709 of the 2,031 open Automotive Technician jobs (35%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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