Automotive Mechanic - Technician

CarGuys Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tooling & equipment support

Advancement opportunities

Stable dealership culture

Job summary

CarGuys Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced Auto Mechanic / Automotive Technician to diagnose and repair modern vehicles and keep customers safe on the road.

The role covers domestic and import vehicles, brakes, suspension, electrical, and engine work, with a focus on accurate diagnostics and a first‑time fix mindset. We offer strong pay based on experience and a supportive shop culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Automotive Technician, Auto Mechanic, or ASE Tech
• Ability to diagnose and repair modern vehicles accurately
• Pride in doing the job right the first time
• A team‑focused mindset
• Certifications are great, but not required

Responsibilities

• Real diagnostics — not “swap parts until something surrenders”
• Repairs on domestic & import vehicles
• Maintenance, brakes, suspension, electrical, and engine work
• Keeping customers safe and their vehicles road‑worthy
• Staying busy — this shop does not believe in slow days

Skills

Automotive technician

Diagnostics

First-time fix

Teamwork

ASE certifications

Job description

AUTO MECHANIC / AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN — DURHAM, NC

Durham’s cars have a habit of showing up with problems that sound like plot twists. You’re the one who brings the story back under control.

In Durham, vehicles don’t just “break.”
They roll into the shop acting like they’ve survived a full season of college‑town chaos — basketball traffic, sudden thunderstorms, potholes that appear out of nowhere, and at least one late‑night Cook Out run gone wrong.

You’ll see hybrids that have been over‑confident on I‑40, trucks that have hauled more tailgate gear than construction materials, and commuters who swear their car “only makes the noise when I’m heading toward RTP.”
And then there’s the Triangle classic:
“It started acting weird after I drove through that puddle… but it didn’t look that deep.”

This shop wants a technician who can handle the full Durham spectrum — the mystery rattles, the “my roommate tried to fix it,” the dashboards that light up like a Duke–UNC game night, and the engines that sound like they’re reconsidering their life choices.
They want the tech who can diagnose a problem before the hood even pops, who doesn’t panic when a customer says “Google said it might be the fuel pump,” and who can bring a vehicle back from the brink with skill, speed, and a little mechanical wizardry.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Real diagnostics — not “swap parts until something surrenders”
• Repairs on domestic & import vehicles
• Maintenance, brakes, suspension, electrical, and engine work
• Keeping customers safe and their vehicles road‑worthy
• Staying busy — this shop does not believe in slow days

What You Bring

• Experience as an Automotive Technician, Auto Mechanic, or ASE Tech
• Ability to diagnose and repair modern vehicles accurately
• Pride in doing the job right the first time
• A team‑focused mindset
• Certifications are great, but not required

What You Get

• Strong pay based on experience & skill
• A shop culture that actually respects technicians
• Updated tools, diagnostic equipment, and support
• A stable, reputable dealership group in Durham
• Real opportunities for advancement