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Automotive Technician

Midas
United 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

  • 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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