Automotive Technician | $30-$38/hr + Bonus - 1912

Automotive Technician (All Levels – 2+ Years Experience) | $30–$38/hr + Bonus | $90K+ Potential

Ness Automotive – Lodi, WI

$30–$38/hr Base + Bonus | $90K+ Potential
No Weekends | Monday–Friday Schedule
50% Health Insurance (Family Included)
401(k) Match + Profit Sharing
Consistent Workflow | 30–50 Flagged Hours/Week
Family-Owned Shop Since 1965 | Clean, Modern Facility

Conveniently located 20–30 minutes from Madison, Baraboo, and Portage

How to Apply (Important)

We move fast — and so should you.

Step 1: Apply
Step 2: Complete a quick phone interview with our AI assistant “Paige” (takes about 10 minutes)

After you apply, you’ll receive an automated text message with a phone number you can call at your convenience to complete the interview.

Candidates who complete the Paige interview get priority.

Pay & Performance

• Base Pay: $30–$38/hr (based on experience)
• Bonus: Weekly production bonus
• Realistic Earnings: $90,000+ annually
• Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly
• Workload:
  • 30–50 flagged hours per week consistently available
  • 40+ billed hours is very achievable
  • Current technicians average 36–50 flagged hours weekly

Schedule

• Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• No weekends

Benefits

• 50% health insurance covered (employee + family)
• $500 deductible plan
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing (potential shift to more frequent bonus structure)
• Paid vacation (based on performance averages)
• Performance reviews 2+ times per year

Shop Overview

Ness Automotive has been family-owned since 1965. The current owner started as a technician and built a shop focused on quality work and a strong team environment.

• Clean, organized facility
• 19 bays / 15 lifts
• Modern equipment and scan tools
• Consistent workflow

We handle general repair, advanced diagnostics, and engine & transmission work—including jobs other shops refer to us.

Training includes Today’s Class, GM/AC Delco, and vendor-supported programs.

What We’re Looking For

Automotive Technicians with 2+ years of experience (all skill levels welcome)

You should be comfortable with:

• Engine and transmission replacement
• Electrical and drivability diagnostics
• Steering and suspension
• Factory maintenance
• Scan tools and live data

Diesel or European experience is a plus.
ASE certifications are not required.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a stable shop with strong pay, steady work, modern equipment, and no weekend schedule, we’d like to talk.