Description
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Puyallup, WA
Reports to: Service Manager
Salary: $55,000 - $74,000 annually
Are you passionate about cars and eager to jumpstart your career in the automotive industry? We’re looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Express Technicians. This entry-level role is perfect for those ready to learn, grow, and deliver top-notch vehicle maintenance and repair services.
Why Join Us?
- Career Growth: Start your journey in automotive repair with a role that can lead to apprenticeship opportunities and beyond.
- Team Environment: Collaborate with experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality service.
- Customer Impact: Help ensure every customer’s vehicle is running safely and efficiently.
About the Role
As an Express Technician, you’ll play a key role in performing routine maintenance and general repairs on a variety of vehicles. You’ll be responsible for ensuring high-quality service while adhering to dealership and manufacturer standards. Precision, efficiency, and customer satisfaction are at the core of this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
- Perform oil changes, battery checks, tire rotations, air filter replacements, and fluid top-offs.
- Conduct routine service inspections and complete fluid flushes as needed.
- Check and adjust tire pressure and install new oil drain plugs and filters.
Inspection & Diagnostics
- Conduct Multi-Point Inspections (MPIs) for every vehicle.
- Record inspection findings via video and explain completed work and identified issues to customers.
- Identify systems or components requiring further diagnostics or repair.
Shop Collaboration & Communication
- Work as part of a team to prepare and service vehicles efficiently.
- Communicate with the parts department to ensure timely access to necessary components.
- Adhere to all safety and environmental protocols.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wages.
- Opportunities for training, development, and career growth.
- A supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.
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. We offer four plan options, 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 Holidays: Hourly employees receive six paid holidays per year.
Employee Perks
- Employee Vehicle Purchase Program: Access exclusive pricing on all brands we offer. Contact your dealership’s General Manager to learn more.
We are committed to supporting our employees with the resources they need to thrive—personally and professionally. Join Larson Automotive Group and build a rewarding future with a team that invests in your success.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Prior experience as an Express Lube Technician, Automotive Technician or education with an Automotive Technical school preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- A high level of personal motivation and demonstrated ability to learn and succeed.
- Basic mathematical aptitude
- Ability to understand and apply common sense.
- Clean driving record
- Willing to submit to a pre-employment 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.
