Entry-Level Automotive Technician – $37K–$54K | Paid Training | Start Your Career Start Your Career as an Automotive Technician

Description
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
What You’ll Be Doing
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
What We’re Looking For
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.
What You’ll Get
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
Benefits & Perks
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
Our Commitment
At Larson Automotive Group, we believe great results come from strong leadership and empowered teams. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive workplace where professionals are trusted, supported, and given room to lead. We proudly provide equal employment opportunities and operate with fairness, integrity, and accountability—because that’s what family means to us.

The Bottom Line
If you want to build a real career as a technician, learn from experienced pros, and move up—this is your opportunity.
Requirements
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.