Automotive Diagnostic Technician | $40-$50/HR

Promotive; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO annually

Paid Christmas week

Paid week off around July 4th

Additional PTO for long-term staff

High vehicle service volume

Job summary

Automotive Solution in Halifax, VA is seeking a skilled technician who excels at diagnosing and fixing challenging electrical or drivability problems. The role offers $40-$50/hour with no flat-rate pressure and pays $83,000-$104,000+ annually, with Monday-Friday schedule.

You’ll work with advanced diagnostic and programming equipment, perform vehicle programming, use scan tools, oscilloscopes, and factory software.

Qualifications

• A-Level or strong B-Level Technician experience.
• Strong diagnostic and electrical skills.
• Ability to independently diagnose difficult concerns.
• Strong drivability troubleshooting skills.
• Commitment to accurate, quality repairs; interest in continued technical growth.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex electrical and drivability concerns.
• Perform advanced electrical testing and troubleshooting.
• Complete vehicle programming and module setup.
• Use scan tools, oscilloscopes, and factory software.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical systems.
• Verify repairs and complete quality work.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Drivability troubleshooting

Independent diagnosis

Quality repairs

Education

A-Level or strong B-Level technician experience

Tools

Ford/GM factory programming

Snap-on

Autel

Oscilloscopes

Xhorse

OE programming platforms

Mitchell 1 ProDemand

Identifix

Job description

Location: Halifax, VA
Schedule: Monday-Friday | No Weekends
Pay Rate: $40-$50/hour
Pay Type: Hourly - Not Flat Rate
Earning Potential: $83,000-$104,000+ annually

If you're the technician everyone turns to for difficult electrical or drivability problems, this role lets you focus on what you do best: diagnosing and fixing challenging vehicles.

You’ll earn $40-$50/hour with no flat-rate pressure, work Monday-Friday, and have access to advanced diagnostic and programming equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose complex electrical and drivability concerns
• Perform advanced electrical testing and troubleshooting
• Complete vehicle programming and module setup
• Use scan tools, oscilloscopes, and factory software
• Diagnose and repair mechanical systems
• Verify repairs and complete quality work

What We’re Looking For

• A-Level or strong B-Level Technician experience
• Strong diagnostic and electrical skills
• Ability to independently diagnose difficult concerns
• Strong drivability troubleshooting skills
• Commitment to accurate, quality repairsInterest in continued technical growth

What You Get

• $40-$50/hour - no flat rate
• $83,000-$104,000+ earning potential
• Approximately three weeks of PTO annually
• Paid week off for Christmas
• Paid week off around July 4th
• Additional PTO opportunities for long-term team members
• Consistent workflow with 230+ vehicles serviced per month

Tools to Diagnose It Right

You’ll have access to Ford and GM factory programming, Snap-on, Autel, oscilloscopes, Xhorse, OE programming platforms, Mitchell 1 ProDemand, and Identifix.

Automotive Solution has served its community for more than 40 years and is led by a technician with 30+ years of experience.

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, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in accordance with applicable law.