Automotive Technician

Description

Karsten Auto is a used Tesla dealership in Mesa. We buy at auction, recondition in-house, and sell retail - every car we sell goes across our shop floor first. We're adding a fourth technician to the crew.

This is a real wrench job. You'll diagnose and repair the cars before they ever hit the line: suspension, brakes, tires, HVAC, electrical, and our 32-point inspection on every unit. About 30 cars are moving through recon at any given time, so the work is steady, and the pace is real.

You don't need Tesla experience. If you can diagnose and fix a car, we'll teach you the EV side - high-voltage systems, battery health testing, Tesla-specific service. Most of our techs started on gas.

Straight hourly. No flat rate, no book time, no getting sent home when the shop is slow. We supply every tool and piece of equipment - nothing comes out of your pocket. Monday through Friday, 9 to 5. Weekends off.

Responsibilities

• Run our 32-point inspection on every incoming vehicle and document what passes, what fails, and what needs disclosing
• Diagnose and repair suspension and steering - control arms, tie rods, alignment prep
• Handle brakes, tires, HVAC/AC, 12V systems, lighting, and window and door hardware
• Perform battery health testing and EV system checks (we train you on this)
• Repair or stage cosmetic items so cars get photo-ready fast
• Log your work from your phone in our digital inspection system - no stacks of paper
• Flag safety items and parts needs early so cars don't sit waiting
• Keep the shop and the lot clean and organized

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on automotive repair experience - dealership, independent shop, or fleet
• Able to diagnose a problem, not just swap parts
• We supply all tools and equipment - you don't need to haul a box in
• Valid Arizona driver's license and an insurable driving record (you'll move inventory)
• Comfortable using a phone or tablet for inspections and job tracking
• ASE certification is a plus, not a requirement
• EV or hybrid experience is a plus - we'll train the right person from zero