Automotive Senior Technician
About The Position
The Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role involves repairing vehicles to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and required repairs to customers who may not have mechanical knowledge, and staying current with automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians use a flat-rate, performance-based compensation model, earning a predetermined amount for each eligible task. The stated regional pay range is $26.45–$43.89; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. Compensation meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements. The technician is expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees regardless of whether a test is passed, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
- Demonstrated skill in brake and hydraulic systems and/or steering, suspension, and alignments.
- Skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
- Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
- Reading, writing, and math skills.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills through third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a vocational-technical school program.
- ASE certification in at least one of A1–A8; L1 certification is acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
- Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs clearly to non-mechanical individuals.
- Stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
- Assist and train technicians and mechanics in technical activities.
- Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand daily pay program available.
- Performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Paid formal training.
- Bonus for each ASE test passed.
- Supportive onboarding and regular mentorship.
- Professional development resources.
- Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
- Agility, work/life effectiveness, and long-term well-being support.
- Inclusive and engaging team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
