Journeyman Automotive Technician- Hyundai

Description

Job Type: Full-time

Tacoma, WA

Reports To: Service Manager

Salary: $19.00 - $39.00/hr

The Ideal Candidate

Larson Hyundai is hiring for an experienced Technician to add to our stellar service department. The ideal candidate will come with some background in the automotive industry, an eagerness to learn and grow, and a team player mentality. There are some perks to starting a career with Larson Hyundai:

• No dealership experience needed- ASE’s transfer and Hyundai training provided.
• Continued education in the ever-changing automotive technician industry.
• Proper tools supplied to do the job.
• State of the art facility
• Plenty of opportunity for advancement
• Mentoring from Team Lead

If these perks interest you, then take control of your future and advance your career by joining the largest Dealership Group in Western Washington and work on the Third Largest Global Sales Brand Hyundai!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership.
• Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special services. equipment
• Diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.
• Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers can be informed if any additional service is needed. Providing an estimate of time needed for additional repairs.
• Executing repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications

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

• Applicants must be able to Perform Diagnostics and Repairs on late model vehicles.
• Must be able to work well with others within a team concept and environment.
• Candidates must have excellent work ethics, communication skills and the ability to execute maintenance and repair processes that meet time expectations to be successful.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable to drive.
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