Parts Advisor - Volkswagen

Description

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Tacoma, WA

Reports to: Parts Manager

Salary: $16.28 - $20.00/hr 

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Parts Advisor at our Volkswagen dealership. As the Parts Advisor, you will play a crucial role in the daily operation of our parts department by ensuring that all customers receive the right parts and accessories on time, every time. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the parts manager in daily operations
• Properly specify, procure, maintain and supply parts and accessories to all customers
• Serve customers over the counter, through the shop or on the phone
• Maintain accurate inventory records
• Order parts as needed
• Ensure all parts and accessories meet quality standards
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Keep up-to-date with new products and accessories
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment

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.

Requirements

• Parts experience a plus
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds. 
• Retail experience
• Proficient with computers and inventory management software 
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds. 
• Current and valid Driver License

 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.