Youngs River Auto Repair is a fast-growing, husband-and-wife-owned & operated shop in Astoria, OR. We take pride in offering high-quality work, honest communication, and a welcoming, no-pressure experience. Our philosophy is simple: take care of people, be transparent, and do the job right.
We're looking for a formally trained, highly experienced Automotive Technician to join our team. This is NOT a flat-rate role - we don't push for volume; for us, quality matters more than quotas, and we want our technicians to take pride in their craft.
We value a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We welcome team members & customers from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - everyone should feel respected, safe, and empowered here.
What We’re Looking For:
Technical Skills:
- Formal automotive training - e.g., Automotive Technology degree, vocational program completion, and/or factory/dealership training & experience
- and/or -
- ASE certifications - Master-level or individual certs, plus willingness to earn/renew
Experience:
- Master-level / “A-Tech” experience & skills- able to diagnose and repair most vehicle systems independently
- 10+ years of professional tech experience is ideal - however, if you have fewer years but have strong or varied formal education, training, certifications, and/or experience, we invite you to apply.
Soft Skills:
- Approachable, open-minded, and collaborative; we are a small team and want someone who fits the culture we're building
- Commitment to delivering the highest quality of work rather than the highest volume
- Willingness to take personal accountability when something goes wrong so we can make it right together
- Flexible, solution-oriented mindset – we value creative problem-solving and sharing knowledge
- Humans-first attitude – we care about the people behind the vehicles we repair
Preferred but not required:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Factory-level certifications with one or more manufacturers
Compensation & Work-Life Balance:
- Hourly Pay: $30-$50 DOE – true hourly, no flat-rate
- Flexible Work Schedule: Full-time, 4 or 5 day work week available
- No Weekends or Holidays Required: but open to accommodating if you prefer
- PTO: Start accruing at 90 days; full-time employees earn up to 2 weeks by the end of your first year working with us
- Paid Holidays: After 90 days of working with us, paid holidays available if the holiday falls on a usual scheduled work day (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day)
Perks & Benefits (after completion of satisfactory probationary period):
- Education Support: Paid ASE certs/renewals + continuing ed opportunities after satisfactory probationary period
- Uniforms & Boots: We currently work in a casual environment with shop-branded t-shirts & hoodies, which would be provided to you. After probationary period, stipend for uniforms available if preferred, plus a separate stipend for work boots.
- Tools: After probationary period, $75/month stipend or accrue up to $900 over your first year.
- Healthcare: We’re actively evaluating quality, affordable medical/dental/vision plans to make available after probationary period; however, no current healthcare coverage option is secured - stipend towards private healthcare plans may be available after probationary period.
- Retirement: Available with employer contributions after probationary period
Why Work With Us?
- Laid-back, supportive space with ZERO upsell or productivity pressure
- Fun, inclusive, down-to-earth work culture
- Family- and employee-first mindset – people matter here, and we do what we can to support you
- Opportunities to learn, contribute ideas, and grow with the shop
About Us:
We’re committed to building something we can be proud of. We genuinely care about making a difference, and we work incredibly hard to do right by the folks who trust us to take care of their vehicles.
Interested?
Please apply directly through Indeed and be sure to include your cover letter & resume. We'd love to know what interests you about working with us and what makes you feel you are a good fit for this role, as well as anything else about yourself that you feel is important to share.
**A couple of disclaimers...**
1. We know AI/LLM tools (like ChatGPT) are tempting to use to polish things up these days, but we deeply value vulnerability & transparency - please present yourself without feeling the need to mask your resume, cover letter, and/or messages with artificial intelligence.
2. One of the shop owners is the primary coverage for the front end of the business right now, on top of trying to juggle shop operations, so we would really appreciate patience & flexibility while we carve out time to go through applications, messages, setting up interviews, etc. Thank you!!
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Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- What formal education, training, certifications, and/or experience do you have? (e.g. college or vocational degree in automotive, dealership/factory training modules or certification(s), ASE certification(s), etc)
- We pay hourly (not flat-rate) to focus on quality over quotas. What is your hourly pay expectation?
- Please share a little bit about yourself and why you are interested in joining our team.
Experience:
- automotive repair: 10 years (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
