Entry Level Automotive Technician - Mercedes Benz
About The Position
Entry-Level Automotive Technician – Career Growth Role (Not Just Oil Changes) $37K–$54K | Paid Training | Work Alongside Master Techs Mercedes-Benz of Tacoma is hiring an Entry-Level Technician—but this is not a typical lube tech position. You’ll start with maintenance work, but you’ll also work directly with experienced flat-rate technicians, learning real diagnostics and repair skills from day one. If you’re serious about becoming a full-line technician, this is where you start. Why This Role Is Different Hands-On Training: Work side-by-side with experienced technicians Career Path: Clear progression into flat-rate / journeyman roles Not Just Oil Changes: Exposure to real repair and diagnostic work Luxury Brand Experience: Learn on Mercedes-Benz vehicles Stable Shop: Clean, organized, and professional environment
Requirements
- Strong interest in becoming an automotive technician
- Some basic mechanical knowledge or schooling preferred
- Willingness to learn, take direction, and work hard
- Positive attitude and team mindset
- Dependable and ready to grow
- Automotive students and recent grads are strongly encouraged to apply.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Strong automotive background
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic mathematical aptitude
- Ability to understand and apply common sense.
- Clean driving record
- Willing to submit to a 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, inspections)
- Assist technicians with diagnostics and repairs
- Learn how to troubleshoot and fix real vehicle issues
- Support the shop with repairs, inspections, and workflow
- Build skills that move you into a full technician role
Benefits
- Paid Training: Mercedes-Benz and ASE support
- Competitive Pay: $37,440 – $54,000 annually
- Tools for Success: Uniforms and shop support provided
- Career Growth: Real path to journeyman and master technician roles
- Employee Discounts: Vehicles, parts, and service
- Medical Insurance with a $0-cost employee plan option (after 60 days)
- Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance ($10,000 Life / $40,000 AD&D)
- Additional Coverage Options – Supplemental life, LTD, accident, hospital indemnity & pet insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match – 50% match on the first 4% contributed
- Paid Time Off starting day one + six paid holidays annually
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & KOFE Financial Wellness Program
- Employee Vehicle Purchase Program with discounts across all Larson brands
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
