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Automotive Technician
MidasUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Aug 2026
💰 $90,000/yr($60,000/yr – $90,000/yr)
About the role
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Free uniforms
- 401(k)
A-Level Automotive Technician / Diagnostic Technician
10+ Years of Experience Required
Midas Auto Service Experts – Vacaville, California
$30–$45 per Flat-Rate Hour • Full-Time • Performance Bonuses • Steady Workload
Position Summary
Midas Auto Service Experts in Vacaville is seeking an experienced A-Level Automotive Technician with strong diagnostic and major mechanical repair skills.
The qualified candidate must be capable of diagnosing complex electrical, drivability, engine-performance, and mechanical problems. Proven experience performing engine and transmission removal and replacement (R&R) is required.
Applicants must own a complete professional set of automotive tools appropriate for advanced diagnostics, general repairs, and major engine and transmission work.
Compensation and Schedule
- Pay range: $30–$45 per flat-rate hour
- Expected hours: 40 hours per week
- Employment type: Full-time
- Performance bonuses available
- Steady workload throughout the year
Final compensation will be based on experience, diagnostic ability, certifications, productivity, and overall skill level.
Primary Responsibilities
- Accurately diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and drivability problems
- Perform advanced engine diagnostics and check-engine-light repairs
- Diagnose electrical, fuel, ignition, emissions, and engine-performance problems
- Perform engine removal and replacement
- Perform transmission removal and replacement
- Complete timing-belt, timing-chain, and head-gasket repairs
- Diagnose and repair domestic and import vehicles
- Repair brake, suspension, steering, and exhaust systems
- Diagnose and service A/C, heating, and cooling systems
- Diagnose battery, starting, and charging-system problems
- Perform oil changes and factory-scheduled maintenance
- Mount, balance, rotate, and repair tires
- Complete thorough digital vehicle inspections
- Clearly document diagnostic results, repair findings, and recommendations
- Verify completed repairs and perform quality-control inspections
- Perform vehicle road tests when necessary to diagnose or confirm repairs
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area
- Follow all company safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Complete repairs efficiently while minimizing comebacks
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of professional automotive repair experience
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Proven engine and transmission R&R experience
- Ability to diagnose complex electrical and drivability problems
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience servicing both domestic and import vehicles
- Proficiency with scan tools and modern diagnostic equipment
- Strong knowledge of electrical, engine-performance, suspension, steering, brake, and cooling systems
- Ability to properly document diagnostic findings and completed repairs
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Must own a complete professional set of automotive tools
- Must have the specialty tools necessary to perform advanced repairs and major mechanical work
- Dependable, organized, productive, and committed to quality workmanship
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required because road testing customer vehicles is an essential function of this position
Preferred Qualifications
- ASE certifications
- Advanced electrical-diagnostic experience
- Experience with engine mechanical and internal repairs
- Experience diagnosing CAN-bus and module-communication problems
- Experience with A/C diagnostic and service equipment
- Experience using digital vehicle-inspection software
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