Automotive Technician

Join Our Automotive Family — We’re Always Looking for the Right People

Taylor Automotive is always interested in meeting good people who care about doing things the right way.

Yes, automotive experience matters. Skill matters. But we are not just looking for the highest-level technician on paper. We are looking for people with integrity, humility, accountability, pride in their work, and a genuine desire to be part of a healthy team.

We may not have an immediate opening at the time you apply, and we may not reach out right away. But when the right person comes along, we pay attention. If you value honesty, craftsmanship, respect, and a strong work-life balance, we would still love to hear from you.

Taylor Automotive is a small, busy, independent repair shop in Hood River, Oregon. We primarily service American and Japanese vehicles, and we have built our reputation on quality work, honest communication, and treating people well.

We are not a high-pressure, corner-cutting shop. We believe in repairing vehicles correctly, supporting each other, and building long-term trust with our customers and our team.

The right person for Taylor Automotive is someone who:

• Takes pride in doing good work.
• Tells the truth, even when it is uncomfortable.
• Owns mistakes and learns from them.
• Treats customers and coworkers with respect.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Wants to keep learning and improving.
• Cares about the quality of the finished job.
• Brings a positive, team-first attitude.
• Understands that character matters as much as capability.

You do not have to know everything. Nobody does. But you do need to care, be honest, be dependable, and want to get better.

We do not see customers as transactions. We build lasting relationships and take pride in helping people take care of their vehicles with honesty and respect.

We believe people do better work when they have a life outside of work. We offer paid vacation, holidays off, no weekends, and no nights.

We offer health, dental, and vision insurance options, along with a free monthly massage to help keep our team feeling their best.

We want Taylor Automotive to be a place where the right people can build a stable future. We offer a Simple IRA with company match to help support long-term financial wellness.

We value open communication, teamwork, humility, and mutual respect. Your input matters here.

Integrity matters more than short-term profit. We do not sell work that is not needed, we do not mislead customers, and we stand behind doing the job correctly.

We are interested in experienced automotive professionals, including technicians, service advisors, and other shop team members who share our values.

Strong automotive skill is valuable here, but attitude, honesty, dependability, and the ability to work well with others matter just as much. A person who is humble, teachable, and committed to quality can be a better long-term fit than someone with more experience but the wrong mindset.

• Competitive compensation.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Simple IRA with company match.
• Paid training and ongoing skill development.
• Health insurance options.
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• Employee discounts.
• Professional development assistance.
• Supportive, friendly work environment.
• Monday through Friday schedule.
• No nights.
• No weekends.
• Holidays off.
• A shop culture built around integrity, craftsmanship, and respect.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 – $50.00 per hour, depending on experience, role, and ability
Expected

Hours:

40 per week

• 8-hour shift.
• Day shift.
• Monday to Friday.
• No nights.
• No weekends.
• Holidays off.
• Overtime may be available when appropriate.