Automotive Technician (Mechanic)

Job Description

Job Description

About this role

We're looking for a skilled, dependable Automotive Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain customer vehicles in our busy service shop. You'll work on everything from routine maintenance to complex mechanical and electrical repairs, getting customers safely back on the road. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in quality work and accurate diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake service, and fluid flushes
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostic tools and scan equipment
• Repair or replace components including brakes, suspension, steering, belts, and batteries
• Inspect vehicles and clearly communicate recommended repairs to service advisors and customers
• Document work performed, parts used, and labor time accurately
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards

Required qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on automotive repair experience, or completion of an automotive technology program
• Working knowledge of vehicle systems such as engine, brakes, suspension, and electrical
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment and standard shop tools
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand, bend, and work in various positions throughout the shift
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred qualifications

• ASE certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Experience with a specific make or dealership environment
• Own set of basic hand tools
• Familiarity with shop management or diagnostic software
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

What we offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications, plus performance incentives
• Tool allowance and ASE certification reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training; advancement to lead and master technician roles

\nCompany Description

Silicon Beach Startup builds workflow automation software for small and mid-sized service businesses. Founded in 2010 in Santa Monica, CA, we help more than 4,000 customers — from HVAC contractors to dental groups — replace spreadsheets and sticky notes with scheduling, invoicing, and customer-messaging tools that actually talk to each other.

We're a 120-person, remote-first team with hubs in Santa Monica, Austin, and Toronto. Engineering runs in small cross-functional pods that own their surface end to end: you'll pick the stack, write the tests, and watch your own dashboards. We deploy dozens of times a day and keep on-call humane.

What we offer:
• Fully remote with an optional Santa Monica office two blocks from the beach
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• Meaningful equity for every employee, with a 10-year exercise window
• $2,500/year learning stipend and a $1,500 home-office budget
• 20 days PTO plus company-wide shutdowns the last week of December

We're hiring across backend, front end, data, sales, and customer success. If you'd rather solve unglamorous problems for real businesses than chase hype, you'll like it here.

Company Description

Silicon Beach Startup builds workflow automation software for small and mid-sized service businesses. Founded in 2010 in Santa Monica, CA, we help more than 4,000 customers — from HVAC contractors to dental groups — replace spreadsheets and sticky notes with scheduling, invoicing, and customer-messaging tools that actually talk to each other.\n\nWe're a 120-person, remote-first team with hubs in Santa Monica, Austin, and Toronto. Engineering runs in small cross-functional pods that own their surface end to end: you'll pick the stack, write the tests, and watch your own dashboards. We deploy dozens of times a day and keep on-call humane.\n\nWhat we offer:\n• Fully remote with an optional Santa Monica office two blocks from the beach\n• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents\n• Meaningful equity for every employee, with a 10-year exercise window\n• $2,500/year learning stipend and a $1,500 home-office budget\n• 20 days PTO plus company-wide shutdowns the last week of December\n\nWe're hiring across backend, front end, data, sales, and customer success. If you'd rather solve unglamorous problems for real businesses than chase hype, you'll like it here.