TOYOTA/AUTOMOTIVE DIESEL/RESTORATION MECHANIC

Overland Cruisers is a specialty restoration and mechanical overhaul shop dedicated to classic Toyota Land Cruisers and Toyota trucks. We're looking for a full-time Automotive/Diesel Technician to join our small, dedicated team in Sonoita, AZ. This is an opportunity to work on vehicles with real history and character — not just routine repairs.

About the Role
As a technician at Overland Cruisers, you'll be hands-on with every stage of the vehicle's life at our shop — from initial diagnostics through full mechanical overhauls and ground-up restorations. Every truck that comes through our doors gets individual attention, and so does the person working on it. This isn't an assembly-line shop; it's a place where craftsmanship matters.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and drivetrain issues on classic Land Cruisers and Toyota trucks
• Perform engine, transmission, transfer case, and axle repairs and rebuilds
• Diagnose and repair mechanical diesel engine issues, including injection pump tuning and timing
• Service and repair Bosch VE rotary injection pumps and Zexel in-line injection pumps
• Complete suspension, steering, and brake system work
• Shift between projects as needed to support other mechanics, the shop manager, or the shop owner
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining consistent quality across each
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, parts used, and time spent per job
• Communicate clearly with shop management on job status, parts needs, and timelines
• Keep a clean, organized, and safe work area

Required

• Proven experience in automotive or diesel mechanical repair
• Strong diagnostic skills and ability to troubleshoot issues independently
• Comfort working with older vehicle systems, not just modern OBD-II diagnostics
• Flexible and able to shift focus mid-project to support teammates or shop leadership as priorities change
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects at once without losing consistency or quality
• Own hand tools (shop provides specialty and heavy equipment)
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented work ethic
• Willing and able to learn Toyota-specific systems and operating parameters from our on-site subject matter experts — general Toyota or Land Cruiser experience is not required

Preferred / A Big Plus

• Classic truck or 4x4 experience
• Background in mechanical diesel engine diagnostics
• Understanding of the theory and operation of Bosch VE rotary and Zexel in-line injection pump systems, with the ability to diagnose and repair them
• Toyota dealership experience, Master Diagnostic Technician certification, or ASE certifications
• A genuine appreciation for classic Land Cruisers and trucks

Details
Location: Sonoita, AZ 85637 (on-site at our shop)
Schedule: Full-time, Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM — enjoy three-day weekends, every week
Pay: DOE (depends on experience)
Benefits: 2 weeks paid personal time (available immediately), plus accrued sick time up to 40 hrs per calendar year

BONUS SKILLS:

• Familiar with classic and custom auto repair and fabrication within the Toyota 4x4 ecosystem. Familiarity with Toyota Land Cruisers highly desirable but not necessary
• Ability to weld (certified or other)

ABOUT US:

OverLand Cruisers is the premiere Toyota Land Cruiser repair and restoration shop in Arizona. We concentrate all of our activities on repairing, maintaining, and modifying Toyota Land Cruisers and Toyota 4x4 vehicles. We concentrate on OEM Toyota builds and engine conversions. We strive to engage in Kaizen activities whenever possible and live Toyota manufacturing and quality philosophies. We have a fun work environment and try hard to be "anti-dealer" or "anti-fast paced" shop. Our shop rules are "Be Kind, Have Fun, and Do Great Work." If those sound like good shop rules for you, then you'll be a good fit here at OLC4x4.

ABOUT YOU:

You are a self-starter that will “own” your job and follow through to completion. You thrive in an autonomous environment and need little to no supervision, also able to collaborate with team members and take direction. You are a proactive and creative solution finder, and work efficiently. You have a passion for the custom automotive industry with broad knowledge of the aftermarket automotive industry. You are an energetic person who doesn’t mind wearing multiple hats and is able to work in a dynamic but low-key environment while maintaining our high standard for customer service and workmanship. You are experienced with Toyota Land Cruisers and/or Toyota 4x4 vehicles.

Work Remotely:

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Based on experience and negotiable. Salary or hourly.

Benefits:

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Tuesday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Automotive Repair: 5-10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• ASE Certification (Preferred)
• Toyota T-TEN certification (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000