Automotive Technician 40-50 per hour
Job Description
Job DescriptionExperienced Automotive Technician$40.00–$50.00 per hour, based on experience and skill level
Full-Time
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automotive Technician to join our team. This position is intended for an experienced technician who is confident performing advanced diagnostics, major repairs, and complete removal and replacement (R&R) of automotive components.
We are looking for someone who can take a vehicle from initial diagnosis through completed repair with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
The Automotive Technician will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, servicing, and maintaining a wide variety of vehicles and systems, including:
- Advanced mechanical and electrical diagnostics
- Check engine light and drivability diagnostics
- Electrical system troubleshooting, including wiring, sensors, modules, charging, and starting systems
- Engine diagnostics and repair
- Engine removal and replacement
- Transmission removal and replacement
- Differential, axle, and driveline repairs
- Timing belts and timing chains
- Cylinder heads, head gaskets, valve train, and internal engine repairs
- Cooling system diagnosis and repair
- Fuel system diagnosis and repair
- Steering and suspension diagnosis and repair
- Shocks, struts, control arms, ball joints, tie rods, and related components
- Brake diagnosis and complete brake system repair
- ABS diagnosis and repair
- Wheel bearings and hubs
- CV axles and driveshafts
- Air-conditioning and heating system diagnosis and repair
- A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, and related component replacement
- Exhaust system repairs
- Tune-ups and preventative maintenance
- Fluid services
- Belts, hoses, batteries, alternators, and starters
- Vehicle inspections and identifying necessary or recommended repairs
- Performing R&R of essentially all major vehicle components as needed
- Using scan tools, diagnostic equipment, wiring diagrams, and service information to accurately diagnose problems
- Performing post-repair inspections and road tests to verify repairs
- Accurately documenting findings, recommendations, and completed work
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and professional work area
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have strong all-around automotive repair experience and must be comfortable handling difficult diagnostic and mechanical jobs independently.
Candidates should have:
- Extensive professional automotive repair experience
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent understanding of automotive electrical systems
- Experience with major engine and drivetrain repairs
- Ability to perform complete component removal and replacement
- Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical service information
- Experience using professional scan tools and diagnostic equipment
- Strong knowledge of modern vehicle systems
- Ability to accurately identify the root cause of vehicle concerns rather than simply replacing parts
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship
- Strong attention to detail
- Dependability and professional work habits
- Ability to communicate clearly with management and service advisors
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Valid driver's license
- Professional automotive tools necessary to perform the position
ASE certifications are preferred but not required if you have strong demonstrated experience and ability.
Compensation
$40.00–$50.00 per hour
Final starting pay will be based on experience, diagnostic ability, technical skill level, certifications, and overall capabilities.
We are specifically looking for an experienced technician who can step into the shop and handle diagnostics, major mechanical repairs, electrical concerns, and complex R&R work confidently and correctly.
If you are an experienced technician who takes pride in accurate diagnostics, quality repairs, and getting the job done right the first time, we would like to hear from you.
Apply with your resume and a brief description of your automotive experience, including the types of diagnostic and major repair work you are comfortable performing.