Automotive Field Technician

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Performance bonus

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

Pro-MotionPix in San Diego is hiring an Automotive Field Technician to support automotive dealerships throughout the area. This hands-on, field-based role involves traveling between lots, locating vehicles and keys, moving cars when needed, and capturing photos, 360° spins, and videos with a company iPhone.

You will work independently, outdoors in varying weather, and follow documented procedures to ensure accurate inventory updates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of consistent work history preferred.
• Experience in automotive, warehouse, construction, landscaping, delivery, or similar hands‑on work preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and walk dealership lots throughout the day.
• Comfortable working outdoors
• Comfortable using smartphones and mobile applications
• Manual transmission experience is a plus, but not required
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

• Travel between assigned dealership locations using your own reliable vehicle
• Locate vehicles, keys, and dealership contacts
• Move and stage vehicles in designated areas when needed
• Capture vehicle photos, videos, and 360° spins using a company‑issued iPhone and app
• Communicate with dealership staff about missing vehicles, keys, or inventory questions
• Complete daily routes efficiently while maintaining quality standards
• Walk dealership lots and work outdoors throughout the day
• Follow company procedures for consistent, accurate results
• Represent Pro‑MotionPix professionally at each dealership

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Automotive Field Technician

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or until route is completed

Route: San Diego, Lemon Grove, National City & surrounding areas

Pay: $25.00++ per hour

Hourly pay combines base pay and per-vehicle photo payout. Potential flexibility based on experience and qualifications.

Enjoy Working Independently? Join Pro-MotionPix.

Pro-MotionPix is hiring a dependable Automotive Field Technician to support automotive dealerships throughout the San Diego area. This is a hands‑on, field‑based position where you'll travel between dealerships, work with vehicles, and help keep online inventory accurate and up to date.

Your day will include locating vehicles and keys, moving vehicles when needed, communicating with dealership staff, and using a company‑issued iPhone to capture vehicle photos, 360° spins, and videos.

No professional photography experience is required. We provide paid training and teach you our process. This is not a creative or studio photography job—it's a structured position focused on efficiency, consistency, accuracy, and completing your daily route.

What You'll Do

• Travel between assigned dealership locations using your own reliable vehicle
• Locate vehicles, keys, and dealership contacts
• Move and stage vehicles in designated areas when needed
• Capture vehicle photos, videos, and 360° spins using a company‑issued iPhone and app
• Communicate with dealership staff about missing vehicles, keys, or inventory questions
• Complete daily routes efficiently while maintaining quality standards
• Walk dealership lots and work outdoors throughout the day
• Follow company procedures for consistent, accurate results
• Represent Pro-MotionPix professionally at each dealership

Who We're Looking For

• Automotive: detailers, porters, lot attendants, inventory specialists, lube technicians
• Warehouse: material handling, inventory, loading/unloading
• Construction & skilled trades
• Landscaping & outdoor work
• Delivery & route‑based positions
• Maintenance, moving, and other physically active jobs

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a strong work ethic and dependable work history
• Can work independently with minimal supervision
• Is comfortable staying active and working outdoors in changing weather conditions
• Communicates well with customers and dealership staff
• Can problem-solve and adapt throughout the day
• Is organized and able to manage a daily route
• Takes pride in accurate, consistent, quality work
• Is comfortable using smartphones and mobile apps

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of consistent work history preferred
• Experience in automotive, warehouse, construction, landscaping, delivery, or similar hands‑on work preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle
• Ability to perform physical tasks and walk dealership lots throughout the day
• Comfortable working outdoors
• Comfortable using smartphones and mobile applications
• Manual transmission experience is a plus, but not required
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check

Compensation & Benefits

• $25.00++ per hour — base pay + per-vehicle photo payout
• Paid training
• Company‑issued iPhone and equipment
• Mileage reimbursement between dealership stops
• Company uniform provided
• Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends
• Independent work environment
• Health, Dental, Vision & 401(k) benefits for eligible full‑time employees

Before You Apply

We encourage all applicants to watch our Day in the Life and Pay Plan videos on our Careers page before applying. These videos provide a better understanding of the daily workflow, expectations, and compensation structure.

If you're looking for a hands‑on, active position where you can work independently, stay on the move, and build experience in the automotive industry, we'd love to hear from you.