Honda of Seattle | Top Shops for Technician Jobs in Seattle, WA

About Us

Why work for Honda of Seattle? We offer: • Local, Family-Owned Business • 4-Day Work Week • Weekly Pay w/ Direct Deposit • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance • 401K Retirement Plan • 401K Company Match Program • Entry Level Positions w/ Mentorship Opportunities • State-of-the-art facility! Built in 2015. • Located right on I-5, I-90, and SR 99 • Over 90,000 active customers in the last 5 years • The most competitive pay in a metro market • Toolboxes provided

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Under The Hood

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

The shop is heated. It is not air conditioned. Great central air flow.

What is the size of the team I’d be working with?

4-6

What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?

7am-6pm; 40 hours per week.

What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?

Hunter alignment racks; Hunter road force balancers; Honda special tools.

What type of break room facility is provided?

Open breakroom with a marketplace; Double fridge, microwaves and toaster ovens; TV in the breakroom lounge area; Private lockers in the locker room; Outdoor mezzanine.

How many bays does your shop have?

How many repair orders do you average per month?

3200+

What is your parts ordering process?

Parts are typically in stock; Special order parts upon repair.

What is your policy on side work?

Side work strictly prohibited.

Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?

Truly unique team work environment. Mentorships available. Long term employees. Career path available at interview.

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

Yes, that option is available for technicians that want to further their training and education.

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

Mentorship Honda PACT sponsorship

Can you describe your performance review process?

Team lead performance reviews, quarterly reviews.

What type of safety training is required?

Quarterly reviews with team leads

Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?

Work shadowing; Work directly with team leads

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

Honda of Seattle donates to local charities throughout the Seattle community, most notably Harborview Medical Center.

Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?

Renton Technical; Honda PACT Program; Job fairs.

Where do you see the shop in five years?

We have consistently grown year after year. We are always looking to add good people to join our team. We are constantly striving to improve efficiency, productivity, and customer service among our teams.

Is there anything else you’d like to mention about career development and community?

N/A

Do you have an application form and how long does it typically take to complete?

Yes. Simply apply online at: https://www.hondaofseattle.com/apply

Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?

What do your in-person interviews entail?

3 interviews with supervisors and lead technicians

Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?

We perform background checks, drug screening (not to include marijuana), and check driving records

Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?

After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?

Up to one week

Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?

Up to 3-7 business days depending on the background check (for instance, if you have lived in multiple states)

Is there anything else you’d like to mention about your hiring process?

N/A

A Level Technician Pay Range: $90,000 - $150,000/year

Efficiency Bonus Various Monthly Spiffs

B Level Technician Pay Range: $65,000 - $85,000/year

Efficiency Bonus Various Monthly Spiffs

C Level Technician Pay Range: $48,000 - $65,000/year

Efficiency Bonus Various Monthly Spiffs

Lube Technician Pay Range: $35,000 - $60,000/year

Efficiency Bonus; Various Monthly Spiffs

Service Advisor Pay Range: $64,000 - $100,000/year

Efficiency Bonus; Various Monthly Spiffs

Health Insurance Offered: We have a excellent medical insurance package after 60 days of employment. Employees have options for spouse and family also. Open enrollment is yearly on May 1st.
Dental Insurance Offered: We have a excellent dental insurance package after 60 days of employment. Employees have options for spouse and family also. Open enrollment is yearly on May 1st.
Vision Insurance Offered: Vision is provided in our medical insurance package.
Retirement Plan Offered: After 6 months of employment, you qualify for our 401K retirement program.
Sick Leave Offered: We offer PSST for your first year, and PTO on your first year anniversary
Vacation Offered: We offer PSST for your first year, and PTO on your first year anniversary
Paid Holidays Offered: Company pays paid holidays after 30 days from hire.
ST / LT Disability Offered: We offer short term and long term disability after 60 days of employment
Life Insurance Offered: Company pays 25,000 of life insurance after 60 days of employment.
Uniforms Offered: Company provides uniforms for our service, parts, and detail departments.
Other Not Offered: N/A