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Lithia Motors Inc. started in 1946 in Ashland, OR as a small Chrysler store and has evolved into the 2nd largest dealership group in the nation with over 250 locations to serve our customers. BMW of Monterey is located in Seaside, California next to the Monterey and Carmel By The Sea. We are 1.5 hours from San Francisco. Seaside is a smaller coastal community with great food, World Renowned golf courses, numerous hiking trails, bike trails, deep sea fishing and scuba diving. We are a 5 minute bike ride from the beach, so on your lunch, you can literally stick your toes in the sand. We have a beautiful, drama-free shop and we are waiting for you to join us!!
Feel free to contact us on the form below if you have any questions. Even if you don't see an open position above, we're always looking to hear from good people.
Lithia Motors Inc. started in 1946 in Ashland, OR as a small Chrysler store and has evolved into the 2nd largest dealership group in the nation with over 250 locations to serve our customers. BMW of Monterey is located in Seaside, California next to the Monterey and Carmel By The Sea. We are 1.5 hours from San Francisco. Seaside is a smaller coastal community with great food, World Renowned golf courses, numerous hiking trails, bike trails, deep sea fishing and scuba diving. We are a 5 minute bike ride from the beach, so on your lunch, you can literally stick your toes in the sand. We have a beautiful, drama-free shop and we are waiting for you to join us!!
Each bay is independently heated. We have a well ventilated shop with prevalent sea breezes.
12 total techs and 1 shop foreman
M - F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM S 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
All BMW MFG Specialty tools and equipment including computers and diagnostic software. Technicians are expected to have their own tools and too box.
Large break room with TV, microwave and fridge. Technicians have a locker room as well.
18 Tech Bays 2 programming bays 1 alignment bay
1000
Parts are ordered from back parts counter from approved recommendation lines on MPI
We do not allow side work to be done on site as it is an insurance issue.
We are in a Pacific coastal climate where air conditioning is not needed. Fresh, sea air is circulated through shop.
Shop pays for completed and passed ASEs. Shop pays for MFG training both on site and off premise including : Travel, Lodging, Food, and time at class.
Our mission statement is Growth Powered By People! How far you go depends on you and your drive. We have had many techs become service managers and service managers become fixed operations directors and even general managers!
Performance Reviews are each done at service manager's discretion.
Monthly safety meetings. On-line safety training at hire. Safety committee on site.
Our senior technicians are afforded the opportunity to mentor new and upcoming techs.
All Lithia stores are very involved in community events. Lithia Motors Inc. has great national community involvement including Lithia 4 Kids.
Our local stores and national recruiters are very involved with local High School vocational programs . Lithia Motors Inc. is a preferred employer at all national vocational schools.
YOY growth has been incredible and projected to continue through the next 5 years. We are also implementing on-line service and sales through our new Driveway division!
Our Growth Powered By People mission provides a chance for you to further your career as far as you want without obstacles. Do the work and move on up!
We do have an online application and it usually takes less than 20 minutes to complete.
Applicants are phone screened by a recruiter and then an in person or phone interview is scheduled with the service manager.
One on one question and answer with the service manager and shop foreman if available.
Assessments may be conducted prior to offer. Background, MVR and Drug Screens are conducted after offer and with hire being contingent to outcome.
There are some assessments that are performed on line.
We try to keep in contact with our candidates and a rejection or offer is usually made within a week.
Depending on the number of applicants it usually takes less than a week.
Flat Rate BMW Master Certified Technician with 5+ years of experience.
Flat Rate BMW Member Level Technician with 3-5 years of experience.
Flat Rate BMW Associate Level Technician. BMW Step Graduate or equivalent experience with another dealership.
| Health Insurance | Offered | Health Insurance offered and policy can be customized by employee |
| Dental Insurance | Offered | Dental Insurance offered |
| Vision Insurance | Offered | Vision insurance offered |
| Retirement Plan | Offered | 401k with company participation. Employee Stock Purchase Program |
| Sick Leave | Offered | Sick Leave is built into PTO Plan. |
| Vacation | Offered | PTO offered: After 1 year of service: 40 Hours After 2 years of service: 80 Hours each anniversary date After 7 years of service: 120 Hours each anniversary date |
| Paid Holidays | Offered | Most major holidays offered |
| ST / LT Disability | Offered | ST/LT disability offered. |
| Life Insurance | Offered | First $10,000 paid by company. |
| Uniforms | Offered | Uniforms and laundry service offered. |
| Other | Offered | Generous employee discounts on vehicle purchases, leases, parts, and service contracts. |
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