Automotive Mechanic - Technician

CarGuys Inc.; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong pay

Fun culture

Updated tools and equipment

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

CarGuys Inc. in Santa Rosa, CA, is seeking a skilled Auto Mechanic / Automotive Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will showcase real-world experience in diagnosing and repairing customer vehicles, ensuring their safety and performance.

The role emphasizes teamwork, consistency, and a fun work culture. Successful applicants will enjoy strong pay reflective of their skills, updated tools, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Real experience as a Mechanic, Auto Tech, or ASE-style problem solver.
• Competent in clean, accurate work, avoiding guess-work.
• A sense of humor and ability to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics efficiently without unnecessary distractions.
• Handle automotive repairs on brakes, suspensions, and electrical systems.
• Ensure customer safety and maintain vehicle reliability.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Brakes handling

Suspension knowledge

Electrical systems

Engine repair

Job description

AUTO MECHANIC / AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN — SANTA ROSA, CA

There’s a certain kind of morning where you grab the first RO, read the customer notes, and immediately know whether today’s going to be smooth or a full‑blown circus. This shop consistently lands on the smooth side. You pop the hood, take one look, and instead of thinking "who tormented this poor vehicle?" you’re thinking "finally — a shop where the last guy actually tightened things instead of ‘vibes‑torquing’ them." The workflow is clean. The communication is normal‑human. The leadership doesn’t vanish into a mysterious office portal. And the techs? They’re the kind who can hear a failing tensioner from across the lot and diagnose a customer complaint before the customer finishes explaining that it “only happens when I’m backing out, turning left, and regretting my life choices.”

The workflow is clean. The communication is normal‑human. The leadership doesn’t vanish into a mysterious office portal. And the techs? They’re the kind who can hear a failing tensioner from across the lot and diagnose a customer complaint before the customer finishes explaining that it “only happens when I’m backing out, turning left, and regretting my life choices.”

What Your Day Looks Like

• You knock out diagnostics without needing caffeine delivered by IV
• You handle brakes, suspension, electrical, and engine work like it’s muscle memory
• You keep customers safe and their vehicles less dramatic
• You work with a team that actually functions like a team
• You get through the day without babysitting chaos

What You Bring

• Real experience as a Mechanic, Auto Tech, or ASE‑style problem solver
• Clean, accurate work — not guess‑and‑pray repairs
• A sense of humor and a low tolerance for nonsense
• Team energy, not lone‑wolf theatrics
• Certifications help, but skill is what gets you paid

What You Get

• Strong pay that reflects your actual ability
• A shop culture that’s fun without being unhinged
• Updated tools, equipment, and leadership that doesn’t disappear
• A respected dealership group in Santa Rosa
• Real opportunities to grow — not the “maybe someday” kind