Automotive Flat Rate Technician - Volkswagen

Job Title: Flat Rate Technician
Location: Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Service Manager
Salary: $28.00 - $43.00/hr

The Ideal Candidate

Larson Volkswagen is seeking skilled and passionate automotive technicians to join our dynamic service department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in diagnosing and repairing various vehicle systems, with a focus on both general and specialized repairs. As a Flat Rate Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring that repairs are completed efficiently and accurately, while maintaining high safety standards and customer satisfaction.

Our technicians play a vital role as brand experts, working closely with customers to understand their concerns and clearly explaining the repair needs. This position offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career with an established manufacturer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair Orders: Perform work as specified on repair orders efficiently and in compliance with dealership standards.
• Vehicle Systems: Diagnose, maintain, and repair automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, and more.
• Road Testing: Test drive vehicles when required to ensure repairs are effective.
• Diagnostic Tools: Utilize diagnostic tools and special service equipment to test components and systems.
• Communication: Communicate with Service Advisors to provide customers with timely updates and estimates for any additional repairs.
• Warranty Repairs: Execute repairs under warranty according to manufacturer specifications.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: Salary range of $19.00 - $39.00/hr, with merit increases based on skill and training advancements.
• Benefits: Uniforms provided, discounts on products and services.
• Caree Advancement: We promote from within and offer opportunities for growth.
• Training & Education: ASE, state inspection certification, and training expenses reimbursed. Access to continued education, hands-on and web-based manufacturer training.
• Work Environment: Highly productive, clean, and professional work environment.

If you are looking for a stable, rewarding career with opportunities for advancement and professional development, apply now to join our team at Larson Volkswagen!

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, 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.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 1-3 months related experience and/or training preferred.
• ASE certifications are a plus.
• Strong automotive background
• Strong teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
• Must have a clean and 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.