Experienced Automotive or Diesel Technician

Experienced Automotive or Diesel Technician
$80,000 to $100,000 Monday through Friday - No Weekends - No Flat Rate
Independent Auto & Diesel Repair - Jamestown, Tennessee

If you are the person others turn to when the testing gets difficult, you enjoy a steady mix of automotive and diesel work, and you want your experience to matter beyond the vehicles in your own bay, Independent Auto & Diesel Repair would like to meet you!

Independent Auto & Diesel Repair is looking for an experienced automotive or diesel technician who wants more than a place to collect a paycheck. They want someone who will bring skill, momentum, and ideas to a small team, then grow alongside the shop as it expands.

Diesel experience is valuable, but you do not need to be a diesel-only technician. Strong automotive skills, electrical testing ability, time management, and consistent production are the priorities.

A shop that understands technicians

One of the owners spent most of his career working flat rate and still steps into the shop when needed. He understands how much the shop’s workflow, equipment, communication, and parts processes affect a technician’s ability to produce.

That experience influences how the shop is run.

Technicians are provided with dedicated tablets, capable testing equipment, OEM-level software, and digital processes through AutoVitals and Tekmetric. Work is tracked, information is documented, and technicians are expected to manage their time well.

No one is interested in creating busywork or standing over an experienced technician all day. The expectation is that you can take ownership of your bay, communicate what you need, and keep work moving without cutting corners.

The technician we want to meet

You are the kind of technician who can look at a full schedule and make a plan.

You know how to balance testing, repair work, and communication so vehicles do not sit untouched while the day gets away from you. When a difficult vehicle comes in, you do not immediately reach for a parts cannon or wait for someone else to tell you every step. You gather information, study the data, test the system, and make a sound repair decision.

You should be comfortable with:

• Advanced brake repair
• Advanced suspension and steering work
• Cooling-system testing and repair
• Driveline and transmission removal and replacement
• Timing belts and timing chains
• Head gaskets and internal engine repairs
• Engine performance and drivability testing
• Intermittent electrical concerns
• DVOM testing and wiring diagrams
• Live data and bidirectional controls
• Sensor and actuator testing
• Starting and charging systems
• Wiring repair
• CAN and LIN communication systems
• Module testing
• Oscilloscopes, pressure transducers, and other advanced testing tools

You do not have to claim that you know everything. You do need the experience to work independently, interpret your results, and build a logical testing strategy.

Good diesel knowledge is preferred, especially with Cummins, Duramax, Power Stroke, and aftertreatment systems.

What comes through the doors

Independent Auto & Diesel Repair services most makes and models.

Most of the workload is domestic, with Asian vehicles and some European makes also coming through the shop. A significant portion of the work is light-duty diesel, along with some medium-duty diesel, fleet, specialty, classic, performance, and modified vehicles.

There is variety here. You may handle a familiar repair in the morning and something completely different that afternoon. This is a good fit for someone who enjoys using their experience and does not want every day to look exactly the same.

The equipment available to you

The six-bay facility includes:

• Two 10,000-pound lifts
• Two 12,000-pound lifts
• One 16,000-pound lift
• A new four-post, 18,000-pound Hunter alignment lift
• A new Hunter alignment system
• Autel
• Maximus
• WiTECH
• Ford FRDS and FJDS
• GM Techline Connect
• GM Tech 2
• Tekmetric
• AutoVitals
• A dedicated technician tablet
• Online and in-person technical resources

The Shop

Independent Auto & Diesel Repair is a small team. Everyone’s effort and attitude affect the day.

The owners know they do not see everything that happens during the day. Technician feedback is encouraged, and good ideas are considered when they can improve the shop. You will not be expected to stay silent just because a process has always been done a certain way.

Evenings and weekends belong to employees and their families, and overtime is uncommon.

The shop’s core standard is to be humble, hungry, and smart.

That means taking pride in your ability without acting like you have nothing left to learn. It means wanting to improve, staying productive, communicating honestly, and knowing how to work with the people around you.

The team is also connected to the Jamestown community. Each year, they build a Christmas parade float together and hand out candy to local children. Customer reviews are shared during team meetings, accomplishments are recognized, and good work does not go unnoticed.

Pay and benefits

• Realistic annual earning potential of $80,000 to $100,000
• Compensation based on experience, skill, and productivity
• Hybrid pay plan with base hourly pay and production incentives
• A straight flat-rate structure may be considered based on skill, experience, and technician preferrence
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• No weekends
• One-hour lunch break
• Medical insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and vision insurance through Ameritas
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off that increases with tenure
• High-quality Cintas uniforms
• Weekly uniform laundering
• Training and continuing education opportunities
• Pay increases tied to additional certifications

What you bring

• At least five years of professional automotive repair experience preferred
• Advanced mechanical repair ability
• Strong electrical and drivability testing skills
• The ability to work independently
• Experience using scan data to make repair decisions
• Strong time-management and production habits
• The ability to work on multiple makes and models
• Clear communication with advisors, management, and other technicians
• A willingness to continue learning
• Diesel experience is preferred
• ASE certifications are preferred

A chance to help shape what comes next

Independent Auto & Diesel Repair has been under its current ownership for three years, while its manager has worked at this location for nine years.

The company plans to continue building its automotive, diesel, and fleet reputation, expand the current facility, and eventually grow into additional locations. They want to bring in an experienced technician who can contribute now and become an important part of that future.

If you want a shop where you can use the full range of your ability, make a strong living, and still have evenings and weekends for yourself, let's chat!

Questions? Contact hiring@autoignitemanagement.com

Please do not contact the shop directly, thank you!

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Professional Automotive or Diesel Repair: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jamestown, TN 38556 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000