Automotive Master Technician / Diagnostic Specialist

What We Offer:

• Busy Schedule, Full Bays for REAL Earning Potential. Consistently busy!
• NO Weekends, M-F schedule, 7:30 am - 5 pm.
• Up to $45/HR Flat Rate up to $6/hr ASE Premiums Team Bonus.
• Even more for an exceptionally qualified European specialist.
• Air Conditioned, Clean, New Construction, 15 bay shop.
• $2,340 tax-free annual tool reimbursement.
• Real Retirement Plan: 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 5% of employee pay.
• Two weeks combined vacation and sick PTO beginning in the first year.
• Real Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Accident, and Life Insurance.
• Six Paid Holidays - Shop Closed - Paid day off.
• Company-provided comfortable uniforms with laundry service.
• Paid technical training including ASE certification support and pay premiums for ASE certifications.

Our Commitment & Mission At Willard Garage

Our mission is simple: provide a positive and trusted auto repair experience for every customer. We accomplish this by cultivating a high level of collaborative teamwork and open, honest, and direct communication with each customer.

Willard Garage is a modern, 15-bay independent repair facility equipped to support advanced technicians in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Technicians work independently while benefiting from strong team support on complex repairs.

Founded in 2014 by former aircraft technician and inspector Brian Willard and his wife Peggy, Willard Garage offers accessible daily leadership, clear expectations, and a culture built on trust and transparency. We are dedicated to building Iowa’s premier repair team by providing high standards, top-tier equipment, training, and competitive compensation.

What You Bring to the Team

We look for technicians who thrive in a high-performing, collaborative environment. ASE certifications are preferred and rewarded with pay premiums, though solid hands-on expertise, a fully stocked toolbox, clean work habits, and pride in precision craftsmanship matter most. A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required, no exceptions.

The ideal candidate will have experience with, and willingness to work on, all makes and models, excluding exotics. The current mix in the shop is primarily Domestic and Asian, but also includes European, light-duty diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles.

Proven expertise in advanced diagnostics and full-system repair, including Electrical, Data Bus, Module Diagnostics, Drivability/Driveline, Brakes, Steering and Suspension, Etc. We utilize digital vehicle inspections (DVI) with photos to communicate findings clearly to customers, making approval rates higher and your job easier. Ability to effectively utilize the integrated inspection system for clear communication with our Service Advisors and Guests is critical.

If your skill and experience hasn't reached this level yet, we still want to meet you! Shoot us your application, or reach out to us directly to begin the conversation. Ask for Walker or Brian.

A normal day will generally consist of:

• Approximately 40% testing and diagnostics.
• Approximately 45% mechanical repair.
• Approximately 15% maintenance.

Why Top Technicians Choose Us

The shop is clean, heated, and genuinely air-conditioned! We have highly experienced and skilled Service Advisors and Managers who excel at turning your recommendations into billable hours.

If you are looking for a full schedule, strong team support, and a shop where your skills are recognized and respected, you will find it here. We build an environment where ambitious technicians can do their best work without being micromanaged or underappreciated.

Willard Garage has invested in the equipment and information needed to complete advanced work properly, including, but not limited to:

• Advanced Autel scan tool with Remote Expert Assistance.
• CarDAQ 3 programming equipment.
• OEM subscriptions for GM, Ford, FCA, Honda, Toyota, and others.
• ProDemand and Identifix.
• Electrical testing equipment.
• Oscilloscopes and pressure transducers.
• Specialty engine timing and drivetrain tools.
• R-1234yf and R-134a A/C equipment.
• New Flush Mount Hunter Alignment Rack and Hawkeye Elite Aligner.
• ADAS calibration capabilities being added as the shop continues to grow.
• Our clients trust us, they’re not chasing the cheapest repair, they choose us for complete system repairs, quality, safety, integrity, and transparency.

Are you ready for steady work, a full schedule, and full bays? Do you feel like your skills are under-utilized or under-appreciated? Check out a shop team that respects you, your contribution to repair excellence, and working together to deliver.

Compensation

The realistic earning range for this position is $85,000 - $145,000 annually.

Compensation includes:

• Flat Rate Base: $30 - $45 per flagged hour based on experience and ability.
• Up to additional $6 per flagged hour for ASE credentials ($.50 per cert. A1-A8, plus $.50 for ASE Master Technician status, plus $1.50 for L1 certification).
• Team performance bonus: technicians at this level earn an additional $300-$600 per two-week pay period. This is not a ghost bonus that may or may not appear. This is a well-established part of your compensation plan.
• Quarterly performance and annual compensation reviews.
• Highest compensation levels for strong European experience.

License/Certification/Experience

• Valid driver’s license required (must be insurable by our carrier).
• AC609 Certification.
• ASE Certifications, Master Tech or L1 preferred.
• 5 years experience required.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you prefer a flat-rate unlimited compensation pay plan?
• Do you have the ability to lift 75 lbs to perform the job duties?

Experience:

• Master Tech level diagnostic and repair: 5 years (Required)
• European diagnostic and repair: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• drivers license with clean driving record (Required)
• ASE Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $145,000