Location: Fife, WA
Reports To: Service Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $46,000 - $149,000 annually  

The Ideal Candidate

Mercedes-Benz of Tacoma is seeking skilled automotive technicians to join our used car department. The ideal candidate will have:

• Prior experience as an automotive technician (certifications are a plus).
• Familiarity with European luxury vehicles (preferred but not required).
• A passion for diagnosing and repairing vehicles with precision and care.
• Strong communication skills to effectively explain repair needs to customers.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our valued clients.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Strong pay packages based on experience and skill level.
• Professional Appearance: Uniforms provided.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts on products and services.
• Career Growth:
  • Advancement opportunities within the dealership.
  • Reimbursement for ASE certifications and state inspection training.
• Training & Education:
  • Access to manufacturer hands-on and web-based training.
• Work Environment: A clean, professional, and highly productive shop.

Responsibilities

• Perform work as specified on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy.
• Test-drive vehicles and use diagnostic tools and special service equipment to identify issues.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair various vehicle systems, including:
  • Engine and transmission.
  • Electrical, steering, suspension, brakes, and air conditioning.
• Communicate with Service Advisors to inform customers about repair needs and timelines.
• Provide estimates for additional repairs if required.
• Perform warranty repairs following manufacturer specifications.

Join the team at Mercedes-Benz of Tacoma and advance your career in a supportive, professional environment. Apply today!

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. Employees 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.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• ASE certifications are ideal.
• Strong automotive background
• 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.