Automotive Journeyman Technician - Cadillac

Description

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Fife, WA
Reports To: Service Manager
Salary: $118,000 - $123,000 annually

**RELOCATION BONUS OF UP TO $10,000 DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE**

The Opportunity

Larson Cadillac is seeking a skilled and experienced Automotive Journeyman Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of vehicles. Specializing in specific repair areas, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality repairs, outstanding service standards, and exceptional customer satisfaction.

At Larson Cadillac, we offer a supportive and collaborative environment that promotes personal growth and professional advancement. This is not just a job but a career path with opportunities for growth and continuous training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs & Maintenance: Perform all necessary repairs and maintenance tasks outlined on repair orders, efficiently and accurately, according to dealership and manufacturer standards.
• Diagnostics: Test-drive vehicles and use diagnostic tools to identify and address issues.
• Comprehensive System Repairs: Diagnose, maintain, and repair major vehicle systems, including:
  • Engine and transmission
  • Steering and suspension
  • Brakes
  • Electrical systems
  • Air conditioning
• Customer Communication: Clearly communicate with Service Advisors regarding repair needs, timelines, and updates.
• Warranty Repairs: Conduct warranty repairs following manufacturer specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Perform thorough quality checks to ensure repairs meet the highest standards.

What We Offer

• Uniforms Provided: We take care of your professional appearance.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts on products and services for you and your family.
• Highly Productive Shop: Work in an efficient, fast-paced, and organized service department.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for growth and promotion from within the company.
• Training & Certification Support:
  • ASE certification and state inspection training costs are reimbursed.
  • Access to ongoing education with hands-on training from the manufacturer.
• Professional Work Environment: Clean, modern, and professional work environment.

Why Larson Cadillac?

At Larson Cadillac, we value the contributions of our team members and provide an environment where hard work and dedication are recognized. If you're ready to advance your career with a company that offers professional growth, training, and development, apply today!

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. Employees 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, 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

• 1 year of automotive experience. 
• ASE certifications are ideal. 
• 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 a 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.