What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Automotive Technician | 5+ Years | Up to $120K+ position at Promotive?
Location: Sparks, Nevada
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Pay Type: Hourly plus production bonus (based on experience)
Pay Schedule: Weekly
Earning Potential: Up to $120,000 annually based on experience and production
Typical Flagged Hours: 30-40 per week
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About This Opportunity
An established automotive repair shop is seeking an experienced Diagnostic Automotive Technician in Sparks, Nevada. This position is ideal for a strong technician with advanced diagnostic skills who can accurately troubleshoot a wide range of vehicle concerns.
The role offers hourly compensation with production bonuses and earning potential up to $120,000 annually based on experience and production. The shop operates Monday through Friday and provides medical benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, paid training, and uniforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose complex automotive mechanical, electrical, and drivability concerns
- Troubleshoot EVAP system faults, misfires, electrical issues, and communication/bus concerns
- Perform transmission diagnostics and identify appropriate repair needs
- Complete general automotive repairs and maintenance as workflow requires
- Inspect vehicles and accurately identify needed repairs
- Diagnose and repair domestic, Asian, and European vehicles
- Work on light-duty diesel vehicles, including fleet applications
- Complete repairs accurately while supporting an efficient shop workflow
Qualifications
- 5 years of professional automotive repair experience
- Intermediate to advanced automotive diagnostic capabilities
- Strong electrical, drivability, and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Experience working on a variety of domestic, Asian, and European vehicles
- Light-duty diesel experience is a plus, particularly with Chevrolet, Ford, and Ram 2500/3500 vehicles
- ASE certifications are a plus but are not required
- Must provide personal automotive tools appropriate for the work performed
Compensation & Benefits
- Earning potential up to $120,000 annually based on experience and production.
- Hourly compensation plus production bonus
- Production bonus tiers provide an additional $5 per hour at 30 flagged hours, $10 per hour at 35 flagged hours, and $15 per hour at 40 flagged hours
- Paid weekly
- Medical insurance with a $400 employer contribution toward employee coverage
- Family medical coverage available with the employee responsible for additional cost
- Paid time off
- Sick time
- Paid holidays
- Paid training and in-shop training opportunities
- Uniforms provided
- Toolbox relocation assistance available
Why Work Here
This independent repair shop offers a Monday-Friday schedule and a team-oriented environment led by an owner with hands-on technician experience. The facility has six lifts, seven to eight service bays, an alignment rack, and professional diagnostic equipment.
The workload includes approximately 70% domestic, 20% Asian, and 10% European vehicles, with fleet work representing approximately 30% of the business. The technician hired for this position will focus heavily on diagnostics while assisting with general repair and maintenance when needed.
Apply today and complete your initial screening with Paige for the opportunity to join this Sparks automotive repair team.
Additional Requirements
Some positions may require a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle record review, background screening, drug or alcohol screening, or other job-related pre-employment requirements based on the duties of the position, the client’s lawful requirements, and applicable law. Any screening will be conducted at the legally permitted stage and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in accordance with applicable law.