Mainline Auto Service Technician at Subaru Carlsbad - Pay $34-$45+

AutoNation • Carlsbad, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

AutoNation is hiring an experienced Mainline Auto Service Technician for Subaru Carlsbad in Carlsbad, California. The technician performs vehicle repairs and maintenance in accordance with dealership and factory standards, helping customers feel confident in their vehicles’ safety and reliability. The role involves working with customers and dealership teams in a busy, temperature-controlled shop alongside tenured service technicians and advisors.

Experienced technicians earn $34–$45+ per flat-rate hour, based on experience, training, and certifications, and may be eligible for longevity and additional bonuses based on productivity, proficiency, and overrides. AutoNation offers paid OEM training, career paths, and opportunities to advance into technician, service-advisor, or service-management roles. Success is measured by targeted production and Customer Satisfaction Index results.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience as an automotive technician.
• Automotive technical training, varying based on store needs.
• Attention to detail.
• Organization and follow-up skills.
• Valid in-state driver’s license and an acceptable, safe driving record that can be maintained.
• Passion for cars and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle repairs and maintenance efficiently and accurately according to repair orders and dealership and factory standards.
• Communicate regularly with the Parts Department and Service Advisors to manage production and customer communications.
• Diagnose vehicle malfunctions and perform repairs when authorized by the customer.
• Conduct multi-point inspections and make recommendations to support vehicle safety and reliability.
• Document work performed on each vehicle’s repair order.
• Maintain an inventory of normal technician tools not inventoried by the Service Department as special tools.
• Keep up with factory technical bulletins and participate in factory-sponsored training as appropriate.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience to encourage customer loyalty.

Benefits

• Paid OEM training and OEM certification support.
• Longevity, productivity, and other incentives or bonuses.
• Paid time off and vacation policy.
• Health insurance options.
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Maternity benefits.
• Employee purchase and discount programs for vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear.
• Referral programs for eligible positions.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED