Automotive Technician

Discovery Auto Group; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Discovery Auto Group in Grand Junction, CO seeks a top-tier Automotive Technician for flat-rate earnings. The role emphasizes diagnosing hard issues and maximizing hourly output while delivering high-quality repairs.

Applicants should have 5+ years in the trenches, tool mastery, and a customer-first mindset. Benefits include health, 401(k), and paid vacation. In-person work with a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on automotive experience in a fast-paced shop.
• Deep understanding of advanced mechanical systems and powertrains.
• Proficient with hand/power tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Customer-first mindset; fixed-right-the-first-time mindset.
• Ability to work independently, manage time, and avoid cutting corners.
• Familiarity with auto body repair concepts for collision-related damage.

Responsibilities

• Flag maximum hours by performing routine maintenance quickly and accurately.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, powertrain, and electrical issues.
• Use hand and power tools with precision, safety, and efficiency.
• Conduct thorough vehicle inspections to identify problems and generate work.
• Collaborate with service advisors and leadership to maintain a fast-paced, high-quality shop.
• Continuously improve skills with the latest techniques and OEM repair strategies.

Skills

5+ yrs experience

Technical mastery

Tool proficiency

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Collision knowledge

Physical stamina

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

WANTED: Top-Tier Automotive Technician – Write Your Own Paycheck (FLAT RATE)

Stop wasting your talent in a slow shop with limited upside. We are a high-volume dealership looking for heavy hitters who know how to turn wrenches, flag hours, and get it done right the first time.

We provide the cars, the facility, and the workflow—your hustle and expertise dictate your paycheck. If you have the drive and the skills, the earning potential here is uncapped. We don't just want mechanics; we want diagnostic experts and efficiency machines who want to dominate their bay and elevate our team.

What We Bring to the Table (The Benefits):

You bring the hustle, we provide the backing. We want you focused on turning hours, so we take care of the rest to ensure you and your family are covered:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Top-tier medical coverage so you don't have to sweat the unexpected.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Build your long-term wealth while you maximize your short-term cash in the shop.
• Paid Vacation: Work hard, play hard. Take the paid time off you need to recharge, cool down, and come back ready to flag more hours.

What You’ll Dominate (The Duties):

• Flag Maximum Hours: Execute fast, high-quality routine maintenance (brakes, fluids, tires) and leverage your speed to maximize your flat-rate earnings.
• Solve the Hard Stuff: Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, powertrain, and advanced automotive electrical issues that lesser techs walk away from.
• Command Your Bay: Utilize your arsenal of hand and power tools with precision, efficiency, and safety.
• Find the Work: Conduct laser-accurate, thorough vehicle inspections to identify potential problems, keep customers safe, and ethically generate more work for your bay.
• Elevate the Standard: Work seamlessly with service advisors and shop leadership to maintain a high-octane, fast-paced environment that prioritizes top-tier customer satisfaction.
• Stay Razor-Sharp: Continuously level up your skills with the latest techniques, technologies, and OEM repair strategies.

What You Need to Bring (The Qualifications):

• 5+ Years in the Trenches: Proven, hard-hitting experience as a professional Automotive Mechanic.
• Technical Mastery: Deep, practical understanding of advanced automotive mechanical systems and powertrain components.
• Tool Proficiency: Total mastery over your hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Elite Professionalism: A customer-first mindset. You know that fixed-right-the-first-time equals happy customers and returning business.
• Relentless Attention to Detail: The ability to work independently, manage your time fiercely, and never cut corners.
• Broad Knowledge Base: Familiarity with auto body repair techniques and processes to properly assess collision-related mechanical damage.
• Physical Grit: Ability to consistently lift up to 50 pounds and thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Powertrain: 3 years (Required)
• Vehicle maintenance: 3 years (Required)
• Power tools: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Junction, CO 81505 (Required)

Work Location: In person