Experienced Automotive Technician Diagnostic

Ice Cold Air ® Complete Auto Repair•Clearwater, FL

13d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

ICE COLD AIR DISCOUNT AUTO REPAIR is hiring an experienced B+ / A-level Automotive Technician specializing in diagnostics and automotive A/C service at its full-service repair shop in Clearwater, Florida. The technician should be able to diagnose problems, determine appropriate repairs, and complete quality work efficiently with minimal supervision. The shop serves the Tampa Bay area and handles routine maintenance, brakes, complex diagnostics, engine repairs, and A/C work. This is a flat-rate, performance-based position starting at $45 per flagged labor hour, with opportunities to advance to $50, $55, and $60 or more based on skill, productivity, diagnostic ability, and repair quality. A minimum hourly guarantee applies when the shop does not have sufficient production.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional automotive repair experience is preferred.
Strong diagnostic and electrical troubleshooting skills, including use of wiring diagrams and electrical testing.
Ability to diagnose check-engine-light, drivability, and engine-performance issues.
Experience using professional scan tools, live data, and multimeters.
Ability to diagnose automotive A/C systems, including electrical and control systems.
Experience with engine mechanical repair, cooling, starting and charging systems, brakes, steering, suspension, and domestic and import vehicles.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a flat-rate environment.
Own quality hand tools.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Strong automotive A/C experience, including refrigerant and leak diagnosis, compressors and clutches, evaporators and condensers, HVAC controls, pressure and temperature testing, and variable-displacement or electronically controlled systems.
ASE certification.
EPA 609 certification.

Responsibilities

Diagnose vehicle problems, identify appropriate repairs, and verify failures before recommending repairs.
Perform automotive repairs, including electrical, engine-performance, engine mechanical, cooling, starting and charging, brake, steering, suspension, and A/C work.
Complete thorough vehicle inspections and perform repairs correctly the first time.
Work independently and efficiently while maintaining repair quality.
Communicate clearly with the service advisor.
Maintain an organized workspace and take pride in the quality of work.