Automotive Technician — Weekdays, High Earning Potential

Gilder Search Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Ongoing training

Annual team-building events

Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

Grote Automotive Service in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician. The role offers flat-rate pay of $25–$45 per flagged hour, with top performers earning $100,000–$115,000+ annually based on production.

The technician will work on all makes and models, from routine maintenance to major repairs and diagnostics, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a focus on quality inspections and customer service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automotive repair experience
• Experience servicing and repairing multiple makes and models
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced diagnostic skills for A-Level work

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair vehicles across a wide range of automotive systems
• Perform repairs on all makes and models
• Complete thorough and accurate DVIs
• Diagnose vehicle concerns and carry repairs through completion based on your skill level
• Identify needed repairs and maintenance opportunities through comprehensive inspections
• Handle work from routine maintenance to major repairs
• Work efficiently in a production-focused flat-rate environment
• Communicate and collaborate with the service team to keep vehicles moving through the shop

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

DVIs

Team collaboration

Education

ASE certification (preferred)

Tools

DVIs (Digital Vehicle Inspections)

Job description

Grote Automotive Service in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician. The role offers flat-rate pay of $25–$45 per flagged hour, with top performers earning $100,000–$115,000+ annually based on production.

The technician will work on all makes and models, from routine maintenance to major repairs and diagnostics, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a focus on quality inspections and customer service.