Quick Lube / Entry-Level Automotive Technician | Toyota | Paid Training | Career Advancement Path

Company: East Coast Toyota
Location: Carlstadt
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 Advancemen t 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.

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