Automotive Service Technician

Thornton Automotive - Dover; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost individual health care

Paid time off

Tool and equipment support

Job summary

Thornton Automotive - Dover is seeking a skilled A/B+ Service Technician to join their family-owned and operated service shop. Located in Pennsylvania, this role emphasizes a clean, modern, and air-conditioned work environment where technicians can focus on quality without the stress of flat-rate pay systems.

Responsibilities include performing diagnostics, general service, and maintaining organized communication with management. Ideal candidates should have proven experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the proper tools for the job. Opportunities for steady hours and a supportive environment await you.

Qualifications

• Proven A/B+ level service technician experience.
• Strong diagnostic ability preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical diagnostics on various vehicle issues.
• Conduct A/B+ level service and repairs efficiently.
• Maintain clear documentation of work and findings.

Skills

Diagnostic ability

A/B+ level service experience

Team-oriented mindset

Education

ASE certifications

Tools

Personal tools for service work

Job description

A/B+ SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Are you an experienced service technician who is tired of the flat-rate rat race, chasing hours, fighting chaos, poor dispatch, and sweating through the summer in a shop that does not have your back?

Thornton Automotive Dover is looking for skilled A/B+ Service Technicians who want a better long‑term home: a clean, organized, AIR‑CONDITIONED service shop with strong family ownership, steady work, modern equipment, and a team that respects good technicians.

We are family‑owned, reputable, and have been in business since 1993. We believe technicians should be able to focus on doing quality work without unnecessary drama, disorganization, or pressure from a broken pay system.

Pay & Compensation

Hourly pay plus efficiency bonus. Competitive hourly pay is based on experience, skill level, diagnostic ability, and overall production. You also have the opportunity to earn an efficiency/performance bonus tied to quality work, productivity, and helping keep the shop moving the right way.

No flat‑rate‑only setup. No guessing. No games. Just a better way to pay good technicians.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Electrical diagnostics, drivability concerns, CAN/network issues, no‑starts, and intermittent problems.
• General A/B+ level service and repair work performed accurately and efficiently.
• Quality checks, verification, and clear documentation of findings.
• Professional communication with advisors and management so the repair process stays organized.
• Help raise the overall level of the shop through quality work and a team‑first attitude.

Why Technicians Like Working Here

• AIR‑CONDITIONED / temperature‑controlled shop.
• Clean, modern, professional work environment.
• Family‑owned business with real leadership and stability.
• In business since 1993 with a strong local reputation.
• Steady workflow and organized dispatch.
• Respect for technicians and their time.
• Investment in equipment, scan tools, and training.
• No corporate nonsense and no flat‑rate‑only pressure.
• Full‑time, consistent schedule.

Benefits

• Low‑cost individual health care.
• Paid time off.
• Paid training and certifications encouraged.
• Tool and equipment support.
• Full‑time, steady hours.
• Long‑term career opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven A/B+ level service technician experience.
• Strong diagnostic ability preferred.
• ASE certifications are a plus.
• Tools appropriate for your skill level.
• Quality‑minded and team‑oriented.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; must be insurable.

Ready for a Better Shop?

If you are a skilled technician who is tired of flat‑rate stress, poor shop organization, and being treated like just another number, we would like to talk. Confidential conversations are welcome.