Automotive Express Technician- Toyota of Tacoma

Job Type

Full-time

Tacoma, WA

Reports to: Service Manager

Salary: $17.00 - $20.00

Who We Are

Larson Automotive’s Toyota of Tacoma is hiring a Lube Technician to add to our dynamic service department. The ideal candidates will have basic knowledge and experience in automotive and have a passion for cars. Candidates will be responsible for vehicle maintenance and light care such as oil changes and tire rotations in a quick, careful, and thorough manner. This is not just a job, but a steppingstone into a greater career with an amazing manufacturer.

The Larson Automotive Group is growing and changing every day, we hire individuals who we believe can make a difference and have a passion for their craft, we cannot wait to see what you can bring to our team!?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and perform repair orders from Service Advisor or Shop Foreman.
• Perform thorough check of customer’s vehicle, referring all repair needs to Service Advisor (i.e., battery life, lights, and tires.)
• Operate and maintain all lubrication equipment in a careful and professional manner.
• Inspect vehicle fluid levels.
• Check vehicle tire air pressure.
• Drain and refill vehicle’s oil.
• Replace oil filters and air filters.
• Other job duties assigned as needed by Service Manager.

What We Offer:

• Technician Specific Benefits
• Shop equipped with the newest technology and equipment.
• Uniforms provided.
• Discounts on products and services.
• Career advancement opportunities, promote from within.
• ASE and state inspection certification reimbursement
• Paid training expenses.
• Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web-based training.

Larson Automotive Benefits:

Larson Automotive Group offers a comprehensive group medical insurance plan to all hired full-time applicants that start the first of the month following the completion of continuous 60 of employment. We offer 4 plans to help employees access the best plan that fits their budget and needs. One plan is zero cost to the employee. We also have a company paid Life ($10,000) and AD&D plan ($40,000.00) that is for all benefit eligible employees. Employee must maintain no less than 32 hours per week to be considered ‘full-time’ for benefits.

In addition to medical insurance, Larson Automotive Group also offers vision, dental and various other ancillary coverages such as additional Life, AD&D, LTD, STD, Accident, Hospital, and Pet insurance to name a few.

Larson Automotive Group also provides an Employee Assistance Program. This is a specialized referral program available to employees to assist in various personal situations. This includes counseling for substance abuse, financial difficulties, mental illness, family issues and more. These are all provided to the employee free of charge and confidential with a third party.

Larson Automotive Group also helps plan for your future with our retirement plan available to all employees over the age of 21.

The 401k plan starts after the completion of 2 months of employment, the employee will be automatically enrolled into the program starting at a 3% deduction and this will increase 1% per year for the first 3 years. The company does match 50% of the first 4% contributed by the employee. Employees on a budget or who want to know exactly what will be coming out of their check can also opt to have a flat dollar amount withheld from their check. We also offer a ROTH plan option as well. Employees can opt out of the plans at any time.

We offer a KOFE (knowledge of Financial Education) plan free of charge to the employee to help provide the employees with the tools needed for financial wellness.

Hourly and Salary employees will receive 6 paid holidays each year.

We offer a competitive PTO (Paid Time Off) program; employees begin to accrue hours from day one worked (eligible to use after 90 days of employment). PTO is accrued for the first 2 years at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked at 3 to 10 years 1.53 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked and at 10 years 2.30 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked.

We offer a vehicle purchasing programs for all the vehicle brands we offer. All you need to do is contact the GM of that dealership to see what options they currently have available.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 1-3 months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic mathematical aptitude
• Ability to understand and apply common sense.
• Clean driving record
• Willing to submit to a drug screen.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.