Automotive Technician - B

About Zoom Automotive

Zoom Automotive is an independent repair shop in Lynchburg, VA - not a chain, not a dealer. We run a modern Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) workflow and we're growing our team. We're hiring a B-Tech who can handle the bread-and-butter mechanical work that keeps our bays moving and is ready to grow into A-Tech-level diagnostics.

What You'll Do

As our B-Tech, you'll handle the majority of mechanical repairs that come through the shop and back up our A-techs on bigger jobs:

Perform brake jobs (pads, rotors, calipers, hydraulic service) and suspension work (struts, shocks, control arms, tie rods, ball joints)

Replace alternators, starters, water pumps, belts, hoses, and other wear components

Diagnose and repair common driveability and electrical issues using scan tools

Perform wheel alignments, tire mounting, balancing, and TPMS service

Handle cooling system service, fluid exchanges, and timing component replacement on common platforms

Complete digital vehicle inspections (DVI) with photos and notes; communicate findings clearly to the service writer

Support A-techs on advanced diagnostics, powertrain, and ADAS-related work to keep building your skills

Keep your bay, tools, and the shop clean and organized

What We're Looking For

We hire for skill, attitude, and aptitude. A B-Tech at Zoom is past the lube-tech stage and confident on routine mechanical work, with the curiosity to keep climbing.

2 years of hands-on automotive repair experience (independent shop, dealer, or franchise)

Comfortable diagnosing and repairing brakes, suspension, steering, cooling, and basic electrical systems

Able to read wiring diagrams and use a scan tool for codes, live data, and basic bi-directional tests

Valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (we move and occasionally test-drive customer vehicles)

Authorization to work in the United States

Reliable transportation and consistent attendance

Your own basic hand tools (we provide a tool allowance to help you keep building your set)

Nice to Have

These aren't required, but each one moves you up in the pay range and shortens your path to A-Tech:

ASE certifications (A4 Suspension & Steering, A5 Brakes, A6 Electrical, A8 Engine Performance, etc.)

Virginia State Safety Inspector license

EPA 609 (refrigerant handling) certification

Experience with diesel engines or European vehicles

Familiarity with ADAS calibration concepts

Experience with shop management systems and digital inspection tools

Compensation & Perks

Pay: $16.00 – $24.00 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. More verified experience and ASE certs = more pay within the band. Final rate discussed during the phone screen.

Production bonus opportunity: Once ramped, you'll be eligible for production-based bonuses on top of your hourly rate. This is hourly, not flat-rate - your hourly wage is guaranteed regardless of bay volume.

Tool allowance to help you keep building your set

Paid on-the-clock training and ASE test reimbursement for passed exams

Mentorship from experienced A-techs

Uniforms provided after introductory period

Clear growth path: B-Tech to A-Tech, with increasing pay and bonus opportunity

Real work/life balance: no nights, no weekends, no overtime, no on-call

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

30-minute unpaid lunch

Approximately 40 hours per week

Closed Saturday and Sunday

No overtime, no on-call

Location

Zoom Automotive - 2014 12th St, Lynchburg, VA 24501. This is an in-person role; reliable transportation to the shop is required.

Physical Requirements

This role involves the following physical activities, which can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs (tires, batteries, fluid containers, suspension components)

Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods

Working under, around, and inside vehicles, including using lifts

Exposure to typical shop conditions: noise, fluids, temperature variation, and mechanical hazards

Manual dexterity to use hand tools, power tools, scan tools, and a tablet or computer for DVI documentation

Pre-Employment Conditions

This is a safety-sensitive position. Any offer of employment is conditional and contingent on satisfactory completion of:

Motor vehicle record (MVR) check

Background check

Drug screening

All pre-employment checks are conducted post-offer in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), with proper written disclosure and authorization.

Equal Opportunity

Zoom Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy or related conditions, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Virginia law. Veterans and career-changers are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Apply directly through really. Please do not call the shop or stop by for application purposes. Our process: brief phone screen, in-person interview, then a paid working interview at the shop, then a conditional offer for the right fit.

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you a motivated individual?

Experience:

• Oil Change/DVI: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lynchburg, VA 24501 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $24