Automotive Journeyman Technician - Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Description:

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Puyallup, WA

Reports to: Service Manager

Salary: $21.00 - $53.00/hr

The Ideal Candidate

Larson Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram is hiring an experienced Technician to add to our dynamic service department. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in the automotive industry and have a passion for cars. Potential candidates will be a technician who can diagnose and perform repairs in all areas, in addition to specialized repairs. They will be able to identify issues carefully, efficiently, and successfully on each vehicle to ensure the safety and happiness of our clients. Our technicians are the brand experts that work with the customer to understand their concerns and explain the repair needs concisely. This is not just a job, but a steppingstone into a greater career with an amazing manufacturer.

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.
• Execute repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications.
• Other job duties assigned as needed by Service Manager.

What We Offer

• Strong compensation packages
• Uniforms provided.
• Discounts on products and services
• Highly productive shop
• Career advancement opportunities, we promote from within
• ASE, state inspection certification, and training expenses are reimbursed to further your career.
• Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web-based training.
• Clean and professional 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:

• ASE certifications
• Strong automotive background
• Strong teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen & background check
• Must have clean & valid driver's 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.