Preview Family-owned Toyota dealership in Wood-Ridge, NJ seeking motivated individuals to start a long-term automotive technician career. $20/hour starting pay, paid training, internal promotions, and a clear path to union eligibility and advancement. This is an entry-level position designed as the starting point of a long-term technician career, with pay growth, training, and a path to union membership upon certification and advancement. About the Dealership We are a family-owned Toyota dealership located in Wood-Ridge, NJ, with significant employee tenure and a proven track record of promoting from within. Many of our current union technicians began their careers in entry-level positions. We believe in hiring individuals with strong work ethic and ambition, then investing in their development through training, certifications, and mentorship. Position Overview The Quick Lube / Entry-Level Technician role is the first step in a clearly defined automotive technician career path. While this position does not begin as a union role, motivated individuals can become eligible for union membership once they advance into a certified technician position. This opportunity is ideal for humble, hungry, and ambitious individuals who want to learn, earn more as they develop skills, and build a long-term career in the automotive field. What This Role Leads To With training, certification, and strong performance, this role can progress to: • Mid-Level Automotive Technician • Toyota-Certified Technician • Union Technician status upon qualification • Long-term career growth within our service department Advancement is performance- and certification-based, not time-based. Key Responsibilities • Perform oil changes, tire rotations, and basic maintenance services • Conduct multi-point vehicle inspections • Assist and learn from senior technicians • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment • Follow Toyota and dealership service procedures • Learn shop tools, systems, and systems Training, Pay Growth & Career Advancement • Starting pay: $20 per hour • Paid on-the-job training • Toyota factory training opportunities • Support and funding for ASE and Toyota certification advancement • Pay increases tied to skill development, certifications, and advancement • Clear path to Mid-Level Technician and union eligibility Compensation & Benefits • $20/hour starting pay • Paid training and continued education • Stable, full-time schedule • Opportunity for significant pay growth as skills increase • Union eligibility once qualifications and position requirements are met • Who We’re Looking For • Strong work ethic and reliability • Willingness to learn and grow • Positive attitude and professionalism • Ambition to build a long-term automotive career • Mechanical aptitude is helpful but not required Why Join Us Family-owned dealership with long-tenured employees • Proven promote-from-within culture • Structured career progression and mentorship • A real career path — not just a job If you’re motivated, dependable, and ready to start a career with real growth potential, we want to hear from you.