Automotive Key Technician Bay Area
Daybreak Metro Inc
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Daybreak Metro Inc. is seeking an experienced automotive key technician to join our in-house locksmith team. You will operate a fully equipped mobile key van, performing key cutting, programming, and lock servicing across Bay Area yards from San Jose, Newark, Richmond, or Benicia.
This outdoor, on-the-move role requires hands-on work in various weather conditions with a modern van and the latest programming tools. Competence in key programming and locksmith techniques is essential.
Qualifications
- Minimum one year of experience in automotive key programming, locksmithing, or a related field.
- Current California Locksmith license or eligibility to obtain one through the State of California.
Responsibilities
- Perform key cutting, automotive key programming, and lock servicing across a variety of vehicles.
- Work live jobs across Bay Area locations.
- Apply advanced locksmith and programming techniques independently.
- Travel between yards as part of a mobile key van team.
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Health insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Daybreak Metro, a well-established repossession company operating across California, is looking for an experienced automotive key technician to join our in-house locksmith team. You'll handle live jobs across the Bay Area with a fully equipped mobile key van.
The mobile key van can be staged out of San Jose, Newark, Richmond, or Benicia - whatever location works best for you - and you'll travel to yards across all four locations as needed. The van is stocked with current-generation key-cutting machines and programming software.
This is active, outdoor work - you'll be on your feet, handling a wide range of vehicles, in all kinds of weather.
Perform key cutting, automotive key programming, and lock servicing across a variety of vehicles
Work live jobs across Bay Area locations
Apply advanced locksmith and programming techniques independently
Travel between yards as part of a mobile key van team
Minimum one year of experience in automotive key programming, locksmithing, or a related field
Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Own cell phone
23 years of age or older (insurance requirement)
Able to pass a drug screening
Current California Locksmith license, or eligibility to obtain one through the State of California
Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
$28 - $32/hour, depending on experience
80% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
100% company-paid life insurance
401(k) with 4% company match
Company-paid California Locksmith license
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