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Flat Rate Technician

Penske Automotive Group
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026

Capitol Honda and Capitol Acura, part of the Penske Automotive Group family, are hiring immediately for experienced Automotive Technicians.

Whether you are an experienced Technician, a recent technical school graduate, have experience as a lube technician or oil change technician, or have other brand experience and are looking for a change, apply now! This is a great opportunity, especially for Mechanics with dealership experience, to join our team.

 

Capitol Honda: Pay for this position is based on production. Starts at flat rate at $30 per hour. Expected pay is $58K- $100K per year based on productivity and qualifications.

Capitol Acura: Pay for this position is based on production. Starts at flat rate at $34 per hour. Expected pay is $65K- $115K per year based on productivity and qualifications.

 

Our Technicians enjoy some of these awesome benefits:

  • Aggressive pay plan
  • Unlimited growth opportunity
  • Company paid training, training, and more training
  • First 90 day guarantee pay
  • Built in tool boxes
  • Climate controlled working environment
  • Uniforms
  • 401k plus company match
  • Vacation/sick/personal time
  • Health insurance/benefits
  • Company discounts on vehicle purchases
  • Annual Elite Tech Competition
  • Break rooms and locker rooms
  • Paid Holidays
  • Company events -- cook outs, recognition dinners
  • State-of-the-art equipment

 

Join an organization that has been consistently recognized by Automotive News as among the "Best Dealerships to Work For."

 

Penske Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Qualifications:

Competencies

  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to listen to customers and determine how to assist them
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Knowledge of automotive systems, tools, and repair processes
  • Outstanding attention to detail with a commitment to quality
  • Ability to use technical reference materials and technical manuals in written and online formats
  • Ability to communicate technical terms to non-technical audience
  • Ability to follow processes to ensure quality and safety
  • Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Work Environment
Will primarily work in an automotive shop environment. Workspace is covered but may involve various weather conditions such as heat and cold as well as safety hazards due to the nature of work. May experience loud noise on a regular basis.

Physical Demands
Medium/Heavy Work---Will lift over 50 pounds with assistance device required and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to or over 35 pounds with assistance device available as needed.
This position will require the employee to be standing for prolonged periods of time.
This position requires the ability to push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, and walk on a regular basis.
This position involves repetitive motion.
This position requires the ability to talk and hear.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Work evening, weekend, and holiday work hours as required.

Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or the equivalent and two-year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; and two-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Certification/Licenses/Registrations)
ASE Certification is preferred

Salary : $58,000 - $100,000

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