Diagnostic Automotive Technician A-Level Mechanic | 90k-130k+ | No Weekends

Diagnostic Automotive Technician / A-Level Mechanic

Location: Hamburg NJ

Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM No weekends required

Compensation: $90000-$130000 annual earning potential for strong performers. Flat-rate pay generally reaches $50-$55/hr for true top-level technicians based on experience ASEs diagnostic ability and production history.

About the Opportunity

AutoShop Recruiting is partnering with one of our clients in the Hamburg NJ area to hire a top-level Diagnostic Automotive Technician / A-Level Mechanic. This is a well-run growth-minded independent repair operation with strong leadership steady workflow professional service advisors a training-focused culture and real opportunity for technicians who want to grow.

This is not a stand around and wait for gravy shop. The right technician will be confident with diagnostics heavy repair inspections estimating and customer-pay production. If you are a strong technician who wants a Monday-Friday schedule real training high earning potential and a culture built around long-term growth this is worth a conversation.

What Youll Do

• Diagnose drivability electrical check-engine-light engine performance mechanical and heavy repair concerns
• Perform full vehicle health assessments / MPIs with complete notes and estimates
• Use scan tools testing procedures and repair information to verify failures instead of guessing
• Perform high-quality repairs across domestic Asian/import and selected European vehicles
• Work on customer-pay repair and maintenance work in a professional flat-rate environment
• Collaborate closely with seasoned service advisors and communicate findings clearly
• Maintain productivity while protecting quality safety and comeback prevention
• Participate in a culture where downtime is used for cleaning training and improving

What Were Looking For

• Proven automotive technician experience with strong diagnostic and mechanical ability
• A-level technician master technician or high-B technician ready to keep growing
• Comfortable with customer-pay flat-rate production not just warranty-fed dealership work
• Ability to inspect vehicles thoroughly and build/write accurate estimates
• Experience with heavier repair suspension engine-compartment work brakes maintenance diagnostics tires and alignments
• Strong tool investment professional habits and pride in workmanship
• Growth-minded attitude and willingness to train learn and develop into more responsibility over time
• ASE certifications are a strong plus; continued ASE/training growth is encouraged
• Valid drivers license

Shop Environment

• Professional independent repair operation in the Hamburg NJ area
• Two-building operation with a traditional repair shop and a fleet/truck center
• Approximately 95 vehicles per week with volume pushing toward 125
• Average repair order around $820 and roughly 2.5 labor hours per ticket
• Shop-Ware management system
• Top performers are regularly flagging 60-70 hours in a 40-hour week
• Fair flat-rate model designed to support estimate-writing and full vehicle inspections
• No Land Rover Jaguar exotics heavy modification deletes or vintage restoration work

Compensation & Benefits

• $90000-$130000 annual earning potential for strong performers
• Flat-rate pay based on experience production ASEs and diagnostic ability
• Top local pay range for qualified A-level talent is generally $50-$55/hr
• Disappearing guarantee may be considered for exceptional candidates with strong references
• Monday-Friday schedule 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• No weekends required
• Health dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Profit sharing with vesting
• 40 hours paid training per year
• Onsite training center and paid training opportunities
• $500/year lifestyle savings account for ASE testing or additional training
• Growth path into leadership for the right person

How to Apply

If you are a Diagnostic Automotive Technician or A-Level Mechanic looking for a professional shop where your skill production and growth mindset are respected we would like to speak with you.

Apply today through AutoShop Recruiting. We are managing this search on behalf of our client.

Brian Rhodes - Managing Partner