Entry Level Automotive Technician - Mercedes Benz

Description

Location: Fife, WA
Reports To: Service Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $37,440 - $54,000/annually

The Ideal Candidate

Mercedes-Benz of Tacoma is seeking an Entry-Level Technician to join our dynamic service department. This role is an excellent opportunity to start a rewarding career in automotive repair and grow into a Journey or Master-Level Technician. The ideal candidate will:

• Have basic automotive knowledge and a passion for cars.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as oil changes and tire rotations with precision and care.
• Be motivated to learn and grow within a supportive team environment.

This is more than a job—it's a career path with one of the most respected automotive brands in the world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and perform repair orders from Service Advisor or Shop Foreman.
• Conduct thorough checks of customer vehicles, referring additional repair needs to the Service Advisor (e.g., battery life, lights, tires).
• Operate and maintain lubrication equipment in a careful and professional manner.
• Inspect and adjust vehicle fluid levels.
• Check and adjust tire air pressure.
• Drain and refill engine oil and replace oil filters and air filters.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Service Manager.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Strong salary packages based on experience and performance.
• Professional Appearance: Uniforms provided.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts on products and services.
• Growth Opportunities:
  • Career advancement within the dealership, promoting from within.
  • Reimbursement for ASE certifications and state inspection training.
• Training & Education:
  • Manufacturer hands-on and web-based training to advance skills.
• Work Environment: A clean, professional, and highly productive shop.

Join Mercedes-Benz of Tacoma and take your first step toward an exciting career in automotive repair. Apply today!

Larson Automotive Benefits:

Medical Coverage: Full-time employees are eligible for group medical insurance beginning the first of the month following 60 consecutive days of employment, including a $0 cost plan for employees.

Vision & Dental Insurance: Optional vision and dental plans are available to enhance your coverage. 

Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance:

                  o $10,000 in life insurance

                  o $40,000 in AD&D insurance for all benefits-eligible employees

Additional Coverage Options:

                  o Supplemental Life and AD&D

                  o Long-Term Disability (LTD)

                  o Accident Insurance

                  o Hospital Indemnity

                  o Pet Insurance

Wellness & Support Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): A confidential, no-cost program offering support for:

                  o Mental health and emotional well-being

                  o Substance abuse

                  o Financial and legal challenges

                  o Family and relationship concerns

KOFE (Knowledge of Financial Education): A free financial wellness program that provides budgeting tools, educational content, and personal finance support.

Retirement Planning

401(k) with Company Match:

                  o Eligible after 60 days of employment (age 21+).

                  o Automatic enrollment starts at 3%, increasing by 1% annually for the first 3 years.

                  o Company match: 50% of the first 4% contributed.

                  o Optional flat-dollar and ROTH contributions available.

                  o Employees can opt out at any time.

Time Off & Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO):

                  o Accrual begins on your first day.

                  o Eligible to use after 90 days of employment.

                  o Accrual schedule:

                           0–2 years: 1 hour per 40 hours worked

                           3–10 years: 1.53 hours per 40 hours worked

                           10+ years: 2.30 hours per 40 hours worked

Paid Holid