A/B-Level Automotive Tech | Up to $50+/hr | 5+ Years Experience

Promotive; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Weekdays only schedule

Job summary

Costa Auto Care and Tire in Oakland, CA is hiring Automotive Technicians at A-Level or B-Level to diagnose and repair diverse vehicle systems. The role emphasizes digital inspections, precise repair work, and collaboration with service advisors on a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualified candidates bring 5+ years (B-Level) or 8+ years (A-Level) of experience, with ASE certification preferred and a smog license considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional automotive repair experience for B-Level.
• Minimum 8 years of professional automotive repair experience for A-Level with advanced electrical/diagnostic capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair automotive mechanical systems across various makes and models.
• Complete digital vehicle inspections (DVIs) with photos, accurate findings, and repair recommendations.
• Verify repairs through quality-control inspections and road testing.
• Communicate repair findings and collaborate with service advisors and other technicians.
• Maintain efficient production while prioritizing repair quality and minimizing comebacks.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Electrical diagnosis

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

ASE certification preferred; smog license a plus

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Automotive Technician – A-Level or B-Level

Costa Auto Care and Tire

Location: Oakland, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday | Full-Time | No Weekends
Pay Rate: $40-$50 per hour, depending on technician level
Pay Type: Hourly Base + Production Bonus
Earning Potential: Approximately $104,000-$141,440 annually at the stated production levels, depending on position and actual performance

About Costa Auto Care and Tire

Costa Auto Care and Tire is seeking experienced A-Level and B-Level Automotive Technicians in Oakland, CA.

Family-owned since 1984, this AAA Approved independent repair facility offers a Monday-Friday schedule, modern diagnostic equipment, and a small, established team. The shop owner has a background in automotive diagnostics and understands the importance of accurate repairs and technician productivity.

Whether you're a skilled B-Level Technician ready to advance or an experienced A-Level Diagnostic Technician looking for a leadership opportunity, there's room to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Both Technician Levels:

• Diagnose, service, and repair automotive mechanical systems across various makes and models.
• Complete digital vehicle inspections (DVIs) with photos, accurate findings, and repair recommendations.
• Verify repairs through quality-control inspections and road testing.
• Communicate repair findings and collaborate with service advisors and other technicians.
• Maintain efficient production while prioritizing repair quality and minimizing comebacks.

B-Level Technician – Additional Focus:

• Perform brake, suspension, steering, engine, and transmission repairs.
• Handle intermediate drivability concerns and assist with tire and alignment work.
• Work alongside the lead diagnostic technician to strengthen advanced diagnostic skills.
• Work toward a production target of 50 flagged hours per week.

A-Level Technician – Additional Focus:

• Lead complex electrical, drivability, intermittent fault, and CAN bus/network diagnostics.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, advanced scan tools, wiring diagrams, and factory-level diagnostic procedures.
• Independently resolve challenging diagnostic concerns and mentor developing technicians.
• Target 50-52 flagged hours per 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

B-Level Automotive Technician:

• Minimum 5 years of professional automotive repair experience.
• Strong mechanical repair skills with the ability to complete most repairs independently.
• Experience with brakes, suspension, steering, and intermediate engine/transmission repairs.
• Own professional hand tools.
• Strong productivity, repair quality, communication, and teamwork skills.
• ASE certification preferred; smog license is a plus.

A-Level Automotive Technician:

• Minimum 8 years of professional automotive repair experience performing A-Level work.
• Advanced electrical, CAN bus/network, and drivability diagnostic capabilities.
• Proficient with scan tools, oscilloscopes, wiring diagrams, and advanced diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to independently diagnose complex problems across multiple makes and models.
• Own professional automotive diagnostic tools.
• ASE Master Technician or ASE L1 certification preferred.
• Ability to mentor other technicians and communicate technical findings clearly.

Compensation & Benefits

B-Level Technician – $40-$45/Hour + Production Bonus

• Base Pay: $40-$45 per hour, based on experience.
• Production Goal: 50 flagged hours per week.
• Estimated Annual Earnings: $104,000-$114,400 at the stated production level, assuming consistent production throughout 52 weeks. Actual earnings vary.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to advance into an A-Level Technician position.

A-Level Technician – $50/Hour Guaranteed Base + Production Bonus

• Guaranteed Base Pay: $50 per hour for a 40-hour workweek.
• Annualized Base Pay: $104,000 based on 52 full workweeks.
• Production Bonus: Additional $60 for each flagged hour over 40 per week.
• Production Goal: 50-52 flagged hours per week.
• Estimated Annual Earnings: Approximately $141,440 at 52 flagged hours per week over 52 weeks.
• Bonus Conditions: Comeback hours are excluded from bonus calculations.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to advance into a Shop Foreman position.

Annual earnings are illustrative, not guaranteed. Production bonuses depend on actual eligible flagged hours and applicable pay-plan conditions.

Benefits for Both Levels:

• Health Insurance: Health insurance coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and paid sick leave.
• Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, no weekends.
• Professional Equipment: Access to shop diagnostic equipment and digital inspection technology.

Why Work Here?

• Established Independent Shop: Family-owned since 1984 and AAA Approved.
• Advanced Diagnostic Technology: Equipment includes Pico Automotive Oscilloscope, ATS eScan Elite, TOPDON Phoenix Max, Autoland, and Opus IVS DrivePro.
• Digital Shop Systems: Shift, AutoVitals, and Tekmetric support inspections, diagnostics, and shop workflow.
• Career Development: B-Level Technicians can develop toward A-Level diagnostic work; A-Level Technicians have a potential path to Shop Foreman.
• Work-Life Balance: Monday-Friday schedule with weekends off.
• Quality-Focused Team: Small, established team focused on documented inspections, accurate repairs, and collaboration.

Additional Requirements

Some positions may require a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle record review, background screening, drug or alcohol screening, or other job‑related pre‑employment requirements based on the duties of the position, the client’s lawful requirements, and applicable law. Any screening will be conducted at the legally permitted stage and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants do not need to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check before a conditional offer, except where an applicable legal exception permits otherwise.