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Used Car Reconditioning Technician

Preferred Automotive Group LLC
Grand Haven, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026
USED CAR RECONDITIONING MASTER TECHNICIAN

Are you an experienced technician who can fix just about anything — but you’re tired of warranty work, customer headaches, and dealership politics?

We’re building a high-performing used vehicle reconditioning operation and we’re looking for a skilled technician who wants a steady workflow, a relaxed environment, and the opportunity to simply focus on fixing vehicles correctly and efficiently.

WHAT MAKES THIS JOB DIFFERENT?NO WARRANTY WORK

You won’t spend your days chasing warranty times, fighting labor ops, or dealing with manufacturer headaches.

NO CUSTOMER INTERACTION

No upset customers. No service lane drama. No selling. No phone calls.
Just diagnosing, repairing, and reconditioning used vehicles.

CONSISTENT WORKFLOW — NO SHORTAGE OF HOURS

Our operation is fed by four dealership locations, meaning there is always a steady stream of vehicles coming through the shop.

If you’re a productive technician who wants consistent work and consistent earning opportunities, this is the environment for you.

MONDAY–FRIDAY SCHEDULE
  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • No weekends
  • Consistent hours
  • Better work/life balance
RELAXED WORK ENVIRONMENT

We are building a recon-focused operation where the goal is simple:

  • Fix vehicles correctly the first time
  • Maintain strong technician efficiency
  • Keep inventory moving

This is a production environment without the chaos of retail service.


WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We want a highly experienced technician who:

  • Can diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicles
  • Takes pride in fixing things correctly
  • Works efficiently without sacrificing quality
  • Can work independently
  • Understands productivity and accountability

If you’re the kind of technician that other techs go to for help, we want to talk to you.


IMPORTANT: MICHIGAN STATE CERTIFICATION NOT REQUIRED

You do NOT need to be Michigan State Certified to work in used vehicle reconditioning.

We understand that some of the best technicians in the industry are exceptional at diagnosing and repairing vehicles — even if standardized testing isn’t their strength.

If you have the talent, experience, and work ethic, we want to hear from you.


WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
  • Diagnosing and repairing used vehicle inventory
  • Performing mechanical and drivability repairs
  • Handling recon work efficiently and accurately
  • Working closely with the recon team to meet cycle time goals
  • Helping maintain a high-quality used vehicle inventory

WHAT WE OFFER
  • Competitive pay
  • Stable Monday–Friday schedule
  • Consistent workflow from four dealership locations
  • Modern work environment
  • Supportive management team
  • Opportunity to help build and shape a growing recon operation

If you’re tired of flat-rate warranty headaches and want a better automotive career environment, apply today.

Salary : $70,200 - $108,425

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