Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Free uniforms
- 401(k)
A-Level Automotive Technician / Diagnostic Technician10+ Years of Experience Required
Midas Auto Service Experts – Vacaville, California
$30–$45 per Flat-Rate Hour • Full-Time • Performance Bonuses • Steady Workload
Position Summary
Midas Auto Service Experts in Vacaville is seeking an experienced A-Level Automotive Technician with strong diagnostic and major mechanical repair skills.
The qualified candidate must be capable of diagnosing complex electrical, drivability, engine-performance, and mechanical problems. Proven experience performing engine and transmission removal and replacement (R&R) is required.
Applicants must own a complete professional set of automotive tools appropriate for advanced diagnostics, general repairs, and major engine and transmission work.
Compensation and Schedule
- Pay range: $30–$45 per flat-rate hour
- Expected hours: 40 hours per week
- Employment type: Full-time
- Performance bonuses available
- Steady workload throughout the year
Final compensation will be based on experience, diagnostic ability, certifications, productivity, and overall skill level.
Primary Responsibilities
- Accurately diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and drivability problems
- Perform advanced engine diagnostics and check-engine-light repairs
- Diagnose electrical, fuel, ignition, emissions, and engine-performance problems
- Perform engine removal and replacement
- Perform transmission removal and replacement
- Complete timing-belt, timing-chain, and head-gasket repairs
- Diagnose and repair domestic and import vehicles
- Repair brake, suspension, steering, and exhaust systems
- Diagnose and service A/C, heating, and cooling systems
- Diagnose battery, starting, and charging-system problems
- Perform oil changes and factory-scheduled maintenance
- Mount, balance, rotate, and repair tires
- Complete thorough digital vehicle inspections
- Clearly document diagnostic results, repair findings, and recommendations
- Verify completed repairs and perform quality-control inspections
- Perform vehicle road tests when necessary to diagnose or confirm repairs
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area
- Follow all company safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Complete repairs efficiently while minimizing comebacks
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of professional automotive repair experience
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Proven engine and transmission R&R experience
- Ability to diagnose complex electrical and drivability problems
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience servicing both domestic and import vehicles
- Proficiency with scan tools and modern diagnostic equipment
- Strong knowledge of electrical, engine-performance, suspension, steering, brake, and cooling systems
- Ability to properly document diagnostic findings and completed repairs
- Must own a complete professional set of automotive tools
- Must have the specialty tools necessary to perform advanced repairs and major mechanical work
- Dependable, organized, productive, and committed to quality workmanship
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required because road testing customer vehicles is an essential function of this position
Preferred Qualifications
- ASE certifications
- Advanced electrical-diagnostic experience
- Experience with engine mechanical and internal repairs
- Experience diagnosing CAN-bus and module-communication problems
- Experience with A/C diagnostic and service equipment
- Experience using digital vehicle-inspection software
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, and work around vehicles for extended periods
- Ability to safely operate lifts, tire equipment, diagnostic equipment, and other automotive shop machinery
- Ability to work in an active automotive-repair environment
Equipment and Shop Support
- Professional vehicle lifts
- Modern scan tools and diagnostic equipment
- Tire-mounting and wheel-balancing equipment
- Wheel-alignment equipment
- A/C service equipment
- Digital vehicle-inspection system
- Professional service-advisor and shop support
- Established customer base and consistent workflow
What We Offer
- $30–$45 per flat-rate hour based on experience and ability
- Performance bonuses
- Full-time employment with approximately 40 hours per week
- Consistent year-round workload
- Modern shop equipment and diagnostic resources
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Career-advancement opportunities
- Paid vacation and holidays based on company eligibility requirements
Apply Today
If you are an experienced A-Level Automotive Technician with strong diagnostic abilities, proven engine and transmission R&R experience, and your own professional automotive tools, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your résumé or a summary of your automotive experience, certifications, diagnostic abilities, major repair experience, and available professional tools.
Midas Auto Service Experts
1250 East Monte Vista Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688