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Experienced Tech Wanted — Quality Work, Real Respect, Long-Term Home - Family Shop since 1997

Thomas' Auto Repair
Wells, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

If you’re an experienced automotive technician who’s tired of being treated like a number, working too many late nights, or feeling stuck with no clear path forward, you’re not alone.

At Thomas’ Auto Repair, we’re a family-owned shop serving our community since 1997 under the same ownership. We’re growing and looking for a professional tech who wants to do great work, be respected, and still have a life outside the shop.

No corporate politics. No micromanagement. No burnout culture.
Just a shop built for people who take pride in their craft and want a long-term home.

What You’ll Do

  • General automotive & light-truck repairs
  • Electrical, drivability, and emissions diagnostics
  • Brake, suspension, steering, and maintenance services
  • Tire services and digital wheel alignments
  • Work with modern scan tools, diagnostic equipment, and DVIs (digital vehicle inspections)
  • Communicate directly with service advisors and leadership
  • Take ownership of your work — no shortcuts, no micromanagement

Work Schedule:

  • 4.5-day work week
  • Closed Sundays & Mondays
  • No late nights, no holidays
  • Tuesday–Friday: 7:30am–5:00pm
  • Saturday: 7:30am–1:00pm

Pay & Benefits

  • $30–$40 / hour, based on experience & diagnostic skill level
  • Production bonus pay plans available to reward productivity & efficiency
  • Tiered advancement plan with clear growth milestones
  • Yearly boot allowance
  • Full uniforms provided (pants, shirts, jackets, hats)
  • Additional paid time off around major holidays on top of regular PTO

Training & Advancement

We invest in our team:

  • Paid continued education & Training opportunities

What We’re Looking For

  • 5 years professional automotive technician experience
  • Strong foundation in electrical systems and diagnostics
  • Experience with emissions and drivability concerns
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively
  • Pride in quality work done right the first time
  • Ability to safely lift 50 lbs
  • ASE certifications are a plus

Why Techs Stay at Thomas’ Auto Repair

Here’s what our technicians tell us they value most:

  • Respect for your time: 4.5-day weeks, no evenings, no holidays
  • Real autonomy: You’re trusted to do your job — no micromanagement
  • Fair growth: Pay and advancement tied to skill and performance
  • Accessible leadership: You work with people who understand the work
  • Long-term stability: Nearly 30 years in business under the same ownership

Lets talk

Call/Text (802)345-3609

Visit our Careers Page : https://thomasautomarine.com/auto-repair-careers/

Email us Thomasautomarine@gmail.com

Job Type: Full-time

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

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000

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