Chrysler Technician Jobs Florida

Chrysler Technician Jobs Florida

Florida is one of the strongest markets in the country for Stellantis brands. Jeep Wranglers and Grand Cherokees are a fixture on Florida roads, Ram trucks dominate the worksite and the weekend, and Dodge muscle cars have a loyal following from Pensacola to Miami. For a Chrysler-trained technician, that translates directly into steady work, full service bays, and dealerships that need skilled hands year-round.

Whether you are just finishing your automotive training or you are a Master Tech looking to relocate, Florida CDJR dealers are actively hiring. This guide covers what it is like to work on Stellantis vehicles in Florida, the certifications that matter, the training path available to you, and which dealers have open positions right now.

Why Work as a Stellantis Technician?

Competitive Flat-Rate Pay

CDJR dealers pay on a flat-rate structure, which rewards speed and accuracy. Entry-level technicians in Florida typically earn in the $40,000 to $55,000 range annually. Certified technicians move into the $55,000 to $75,000 range. Master Technicians commonly earn $75,000 to $95,000, and World Class Technicians or top flat-rate earners at high-volume dealers can reach $90,000 to $110,000 or more.

Continuous OEM Training

Stellantis funds ongoing technical training through its Stellantis Academy platform. Technicians have access to online modules they can complete on their schedule, plus instructor-led hands-on workshops. You do not have to seek out training on your own; the manufacturer pushes it to you as the product line evolves. That is especially relevant right now as Dodge moves its muscle car lineup toward electrification and Ram expands its EV truck offerings.

Benefits at CDJR Dealers

Most CDJR franchise dealers offer a full benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) or similar retirement plans, and employee vehicle discounts. Larger dealer groups often add tool allowances, uniforms, and tuition reimbursement for ongoing certification work.

Job Security

Jeep and Ram are consistently among the best-selling vehicle lines in the United States. High sales volume means high service volume. Dealers that move a large number of new vehicles also generate a large amount of warranty work, recall work, and repeat service customers. That keeps bays full and technicians busy.

Career Ladder

The Stellantis technician career path is structured and clearly defined:

  • Apprentice Technician — Entry point; basic maintenance, oil services, tire work, supervised repairs
  • Technician — Qualified to perform a broader range of repairs independently
  • Senior Technician — Handles complex diagnostics and advanced systems
  • Master Technician — Completed advanced certification across multiple systems or brands
  • World Class Technician — The highest OEM designation; recognized across the Stellantis network

Each step up brings higher labor rate multipliers, better bay assignments, and greater earning potential on flat rate.

The Stellantis Brands You Work On

A CDJR dealer carries five distinct brands under the Stellantis umbrella. The variety of work is one of the things that keeps the job interesting. On any given day you might move from a Ram diesel truck to a Jeep with a lift and off-road modifications to a Chrysler minivan to a Fiat crossover. Here is what each brand brings to the service bay:

  • Chrysler — The Pacifica minivan is the core of this line. High-volume family vehicle with a plug-in hybrid variant; the Pacifica Hybrid adds high-voltage systems to the standard platform.
  • Dodge — The Durango three-row SUV, the Hornet compact SUV (also available as a PHEV), and the Charger and Challenger muscle cars. The Charger nameplate is transitioning to an EV platform, making electrical diagnostic skills increasingly important for Dodge work.
  • Jeep — Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Gladiator, Compass, and Renegade. Florida's off-road and outdoor lifestyle drives strong Jeep volume. 4xe plug-in hybrid variants of the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee add electrical and high-voltage work to traditional 4x4 mechanical repairs.
  • Ram — Light-duty 1500, heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 trucks, and ProMaster cargo vans. Ram truck owners are loyal and service frequently. Diesel 6.7 Cummins work, towing package maintenance, and fleet van service are all part of the Ram bay.
  • Fiat — The 500X crossover is the primary model at most CDJR dealers. Lower volume than the other brands but adds European platform experience to your resume.

The breadth of platforms, drivetrains (gasoline, diesel, PHEV, BEV), and body styles means a Stellantis tech builds a genuinely diverse skill set.

Certifications and Training

ASE Certifications

ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications are the industry baseline. Most CDJR dealers require or strongly prefer ASE-certified technicians, and many tie pay raises directly to ASE test completions. The most relevant series for dealership work are the A-series (automotive) covering engine repair, automatic transmission, manual drivetrain, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical, HVAC, and engine performance, and the L-series advanced diagnostics tests. Hybrid and electric vehicle certifications are growing in importance as the Stellantis electrified lineup expands.

Stellantis Academy

Stellantis Academy is the manufacturer's own training platform. Technicians working at authorized CDJR dealers get access to a catalog of online learning modules covering new model years, technical service bulletins, and system-specific courses. The online modules are supplemented by regional hands-on workshops for more complex topics like high-voltage EV systems, advanced diagnostics, and new platform introductions.

The Stellantis OEM technician levels progress as follows:

  • Qualified Technician — Completed foundational brand training
  • Certified Technician — Brand-specific certification achieved
  • Master Technician — Multi-system or multi-brand certification
  • World Class Technician — Highest designation in the Stellantis system; recognized globally

Each of the five brands (Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, Fiat) has its own certification track within Stellantis Academy, so a technician can pursue depth in one brand or breadth across all of them.

Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP)

The Mopar CAP (Career Automotive Program) is a two-year partnership between Stellantis and community colleges and vocational schools. Students alternate between classroom and lab instruction at the school and paid hands-on hours at a sponsoring CDJR dealership. By graduation, CAP students have both an automotive technology credential and dealership-ready experience on Stellantis platforms, and sponsoring dealers often hire their CAP students directly upon completion.

If you are earlier in your training, look into automotive technology programs at Florida community colleges and technical schools and ask whether the program has a current Stellantis CAP partnership. The structure of the program makes it one of the most direct pipelines into a dealership technician role.

Florida Dealerships Hiring Chrysler Technicians Now

CDJR dealerships are spread across the entire state, from the Panhandle down through Central Florida and into South Florida. Below are dealers on NeedTechs that are currently looking for technicians, listed roughly north to south.

Tallahassee Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram — Tallahassee
The state capital market, serving North Florida and the Panhandle region. A solid market for truck and SUV volume.

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lake City — Lake City
Located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-75, Lake City is a high-traffic corridor connecting North Florida to Central Florida. Good volume for a smaller-market dealer.

Central Florida Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram — Orlando
The Orlando metro is one of Florida's largest vehicle markets. High population, strong tourism-adjacent economy, and consistent new vehicle sales drive service volume.

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Leesburg — Fruitland Park (near Leesburg)
Located in Lake County, northwest of Orlando. Serves the growing Leesburg and The Villages corridor where Jeep and Ram truck ownership is strong.

Jerry Ulm Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram — Tampa
One of the Tampa Bay area's established CDJR dealers. High sales volume translates to busy service bays and consistent flat-rate hours for techs.

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Tampa Bay — Tampa
A second Tampa Bay option, giving technicians flexibility in choosing which side of the market fits their commute and lifestyle.

Arrigo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fort Pierce — Fort Pierce
Arrigo is one of South Florida's largest CDJR dealer groups. The Fort Pierce store covers the Treasure Coast market on Florida's east coast.

Arrigo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Sawgrass — Sunrise (Broward County)
The Sawgrass location puts you in the heart of the South Florida market, with access to one of the highest-volume CDJR groups in the region.

Arrigo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Margate — Margate
Another Arrigo location in Broward County. Working within a large dealer group like Arrigo offers internal mobility and group-level benefits.

Naples Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram — Naples
Southwest Florida's affluent market drives strong demand for higher trim vehicles and premium service. Naples is a high-value market for an experienced technician.

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