Automotive Mechanic Level A or B Tech

SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Job summary

SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service in Dallas, TX seeks an Automotive Technician to service a broad range of vehicle repairs and quickly identify performance issues. The role includes blind diagnostics, heavy line repairs, and maintaining shop safety and standards.

The position emphasizes Level A/B diagnostic duties, use of high-level scan tools, and the ability to perform engine/transmission work as part of a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have 5+ years of professional automotive engine repair, rebuilding and advanced multi-brand diagnostic experience.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Experience in a high-volume repair environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform blind vehicle assessments for auction‑acquired vehicles to identify defects.
• Carry out bumper-to-bumper repairs to achieve frontline-ready performance.
• Maintain shop standards and safety compliance.
• Lead Level A diagnostics with advanced tools and perform engine/transmission teardowns.
• Lead Level B diagnostics focusing on brakes, steering, suspension, and cooling systems.

Skills

Diagnostic mindset

High-level diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Tools

High-level scan tools

Scope equipment

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary


• Employee discounts


• Free food & snacks


• Free uniforms


• Paid time off

Job description

As an Automotive Technician, you will be called upon to service a broad range of vehicle repair issues and to quickly identify the cause of performance problems.

Pay & Benefits

Base Salary: $20.00 – $32.00 per hour (Pay determined by experience and technician level classification) Level A Range: $26.00 – $32.00 per hour Level B Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour Anything flagged over 45 hours is paid in addition to the base salary.

Job Type: Full-time

What You Will Do

Blind Vehicle Assessments: Perform exhaustive, ground‑up inspections on auction‑acquired vehicles to uncover hidden mechanical, electrical, and safety defects with no prior vehicle history.

Bumper-to-Bumper Repair: Execute comprehensive repairs on identified vehicle systems, ensuring every vehicle meets safety and frontline‑ready performance standards.

Maintain Shop Standards: Keep the repair bay clean, organized, and compliant with all safety regulations.

Level A Specific Duties: Lead the shop in advanced, blind diagnostics. Utilize high‑level scan tools and scope equipment to troubleshoot complex electrical, module, computer, and powertrain issues. Perform heavy line repairs including engine/transmission teardowns and replacements.

Level B Specific Duties: Focus on rapid baseline reconditioning. Efficiently diagnose and repair brakes, steering, suspension, cooling systems, and common mechanical component failures discovered during intake.

What We Look For

The \"Diagnostic Detective\" Mindset: A strong ability to approach a vehicle with zero information, think critically, and efficiently map out a total repair plan.

Shop Experience: Professional automotive repair shop experience is required (high-volume reconditioning, or dealership experience is strongly preferred).

Technical Experience:

Level A: Minimum of 5+ years of professional automotive engine repair, rebuilding, and advanced, multi‑brand diagnostic experience.

Level B: Minimum of 2 years of professional automotive repair, mid‑level diagnostics, and component replacement experience.

Tool Ownership:

Must own a comprehensive set of professional automotive hand tools, air/power tools, and a roll box appropriate for your technician tier.

Physical Ability:

Capability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Credentials:

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.