Automotive Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

A-Level Automotive Technician / Diagnostic Technician10+ Years of Experience Required

Midas Auto Service Experts – Fremont, California

$30–$45 per Flat-Rate Hour • Full-Time • Performance Bonuses • Steady Workload

Position Summary

Midas Auto Service Experts in Fremont is seeking an experienced A-Level Automotive Technician with strong diagnostic and major mechanical repair skills.

The qualified candidate must be capable of diagnosing complex electrical, drivability, engine-performance, and mechanical problems. Proven experience performing engine and transmission removal and replacement (R&R) is required.

Applicants must own a complete professional set of automotive tools appropriate for advanced diagnostics, general repairs, and major engine and transmission work.

Compensation and Schedule

• Pay range: $30–$45 per flat-rate hour
  
  
• Expected hours: 40 hours per week
  
  
• Employment type: Full-time
  
  
• Performance bonuses available

• Steady workload throughout the year

Final compensation will be based on experience, diagnostic ability, certifications, productivity, and overall skill level.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accurately diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and drivability problems

• Perform advanced engine diagnostics and check-engine-light repairs

• Diagnose electrical, fuel, ignition, emissions, and engine-performance problems

• Perform engine removal and replacement

• Perform transmission removal and replacement

• Complete timing-belt, timing-chain, and head-gasket repairs

• Diagnose and repair domestic and import vehicles

• Repair brake, suspension, steering, and exhaust systems

• Diagnose and service A/C, heating, and cooling systems

• Diagnose battery, starting, and charging-system problems

• Perform oil changes and factory-scheduled maintenance

• Mount, balance, rotate, and repair tires

• Complete thorough digital vehicle inspections

• Clearly document diagnostic results, repair findings, and recommendations

• Verify completed repairs and perform quality-control inspections

• Perform vehicle road tests when necessary to diagnose or confirm repairs

• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area

• Follow all company safety, environmental, and quality standards

• Complete repairs efficiently while minimizing comebacks

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional automotive repair experience

• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

• Proven engine and transmission R&R experience

• Ability to diagnose complex electrical and drivability problems

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Experience servicing both domestic and import vehicles

• Proficiency with scan tools and modern diagnostic equipment

• Strong knowledge of electrical, engine-performance, suspension, steering, brake, and cooling systems

• Ability to properly document diagnostic findings and completed repairs

• Must own a complete professional set of automotive tools
  
  
• Must have the specialty tools necessary to perform advanced repairs and major mechanical work

• Dependable, organized, productive, and committed to quality workmanship

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required because road testing customer vehicles is an essential function of this position

Preferred Qualifications

• ASE certifications

• Advanced electrical-diagnostic experience

• Experience with engine mechanical and internal repairs

• Experience diagnosing CAN-bus and module-communication problems

• Experience with A/C diagnostic and service equipment

• Experience using digital vehicle-inspection software

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, and work around vehicles for extended periods

• Ability to safely operate lifts, tire equipment, diagnostic equipment, and other automotive shop machinery

• Ability to work in an active automotive-repair environment

Equipment and Shop Support

• Professional vehicle lifts

• Modern scan tools and diagnostic equipment

• Tire-mounting and wheel-balancing equipment

• Wheel-alignment equipment

• A/C service equipment

• Digital vehicle-inspection system

• Professional service-advisor and shop support

• Established customer base and consistent workflow

What We Offer

• $30–$45 per flat-rate hour based on experience and ability

• Performance bonuses

• Full-time employment with approximately 40 hours per week

• Consistent year-round workload

• Modern shop equipment and diagnostic resources

• Supportive and professional working environment

• Career-advancement opportunities

• Paid vacation and holidays based on company eligibility requirements

Apply Today

If you are an experienced A-Level Automotive Technician with strong diagnostic abilities, proven engine and transmission R&R experience, and your own professional automotive tools, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your résumé or a summary of your automotive experience, certifications, diagnostic abilities, major repair experience, and available professional tools.

Midas Auto Service Experts
4045 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536