Automotive Technician - Sunnyvale, CA

Element Partners; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Production bonuses

CSI bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid factory training

Tool program

Uniform service

Employee pricing

Job summary

Element Partners is seeking an experienced Toyota service technician in Sunnyvale, CA. You will perform diagnostics and repairs across gasoline, hybrid, and BEV vehicles in a high-volume dealership setting.

We offer consistent hours with strong earning potential, paid training, and opportunities for career growth as you advance to Master Diagnostic Technician or higher. Enjoy private bays, modern tools, and a supportive team in a busy shop.

Qualifications

• Automotive repair experience in a dealership or high-volume shop.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable record.
• Own hand tools (rollaway and specialty tools provided for qualified hires).
• Ability to maintain high quality work at a flat-rate pace.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair Toyota vehicles across gas, hybrid, and BEV ranges.
• Perform warranty, recall, customer-pay, and internal repairs to factory standards.
• Document diagnosis, cause, and correction clearly for warranty audits.
• Test-drive to verify concerns and confirm repairs.
• Keep bay, tools, and equipment in professional condition.
• Mentor express and entry-level technicians as you advance.

Skills

Automotive repair

Driver's license

Hand tools

Flat-rate work

Tools

Techstream

Diagnostic equipment

Alignment rack

Job description

Sunnyvale, United States | Posted on 08/25/2026

One of the largest Toyota dealerships in Northern California

Location:Sunnyvale, CA | Schedule: Full-time | Pay: $45–$50/flat rate hour + bonuses

The short version

We move more Toyotas through our service drive than almost any store in Northern California. That matters to you for one reason: hours. Our techs aren't sitting in the lounge waiting on dispatch — the work is here, every day, all year.

If you're a Toyota tech who's tired of chasing 30 hours a week, or a strong tech from another brand ready to get certified on the highest-volume nameplate in America, we want to talk.

Why techs stay here

• Consistent hours.200-250+ ROs a month. Our top flat-rate techs regularly turn 50–60+ hours a week.
  
• Real pay. $45 to $50 per flat rate hour depending on certification and experience, plus a guarantee while you ramp.
  
• Your own bay, your own lift. No sharing, no shuffling.
  
• Modern shop. Factory tooling, current Techstream/diagnostic equipment, alignment rack, hybrid and EV-certified bays, clean and climate-controlled.
  
• Toyota pays for your growth. We cover certification training on the clock — Toyota Certified through Master Diagnostic Technician, including hybrid/EV.
  
• Fair dispatch. Work is distributed by skill level and availability, not by who's friendly with the dispatcher.
  
• A shop that's staffed. Full-time porters, dedicated express team, and enough advisors that you're not writing your own tickets.
  

What you'll be doing

• Diagnosing and repairing Toyota vehicles across the full range — gas, hybrid, and BEV
  
• Performing warranty, recall, customer-pay, and internal repairs to factory standards
  
• Documenting diagnosis, cause, and correction clearly enough to survive a warranty audit
  
• Test-driving to verify concerns and confirm repairs
  
• Keeping your bay, tools, and equipment in professional condition
  
• Mentoring express and entry-level techs as you move up the ladder
  

What we're looking for

Required

• Automotive repair experience in a dealership or high-volume independent shop
  
• Valid driver's license with an insurable record
  
• Your own hand tools (rollaway and specialty tools available for qualified hires — ask us)
  
• Ability to consistently produce quality work at a flat-rate pace
  

Preferred — and rewarded in your pay

• Toyota certification at any level (Certified, Expert, Master, or Master Diagnostic)
  
• Toyota Hybrid/EV certification
  
• ASE certifications
  
• T-TEN graduates
  
• Import experience if you're coming from another brand
  

We hire at every level. Lube and express techs with the right attitude, mid-level techs ready to move up, and Master Diagnostic Techs who want a store big enough to keep them busy — there's a seat here for all three.

Pay and benefits

• $45–$50 per flat rate hour based on certification and production
  
• $8,000 sign-on bonus for certified Toyota techs
  
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
  
• Production and CSI bonuses
  
• Medical, dental, and vision
  
• 401(k) with company match
  
• Paid vacation and holidays
  
• Paid factory training
  
• Tool program and uniform service
  
• Employee pricing on vehicles, parts, and service