Entry-Level Auto Technician – Join a Growing Professional Shop

Gallows Road Automotive; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid hands-on training

Competitive hourly pay

Certifications training

Career growth opportunities

Established customer base

Job summary

Gallows Road Automotive in Annandale, VA is seeking an Entry-Level Technician. You’ll work alongside our Master Technicians, perform routine maintenance, and gradually take on more complex repairs as your skills and confidence grow.

We provide hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear path to Virginia State Safety and Emissions Inspector certifications. If you’re reliable, coachable, and eager to learn, start here and grow into the technician you want to become.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of automotive service or repair experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Basic knowledge of automotive systems and maintenance.
• Comfortable using common automotive hand tools.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Willingness to obtain Virginia State Safety and Emissions Inspector certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine maintenance and general automotive services
• Tire services, rotations, repairs, and related concerns
• Oil changes and preventative maintenance
• Brake services and basic repairs
• Replacing bulbs, batteries, and other basic components
• Assisting Master Technicians with larger repairs
• Performing basic vehicle inspections and identifying potential concerns
• Learning proper diagnostic techniques and repair procedures

Skills

Reliability

Coachability

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Tools

Automotive hand tools

Job description

Your Career Starts Here — And It Doesn't Have to Stop Here

At Gallows Road Automotive, we don't expect you to know everything on day one. We want to help you become better every day.

You'll start with the skills and experience you already have and build from there. Working alongside our experienced Master Technicians, you'll gain hands-on experience, learn proper diagnostic and repair procedures, and gradually take on more challenging work as your skills and confidence grow.

We're also committed to helping you earn your Virginia Safety and Emissions Inspector certifications, giving you valuable credentials while expanding the services you can perform.

As you prove yourself and continue developing your skills, there are opportunities to take on greater responsibility and advance into a more experienced technician role.

Your first year of experience shouldn't define where your career ends—it should be where your career begins.

Bring us your work ethic, curiosity, and willingness to learn, and we'll provide the training, mentorship, and opportunity to help you take the next step.

Start here. Grow with us. Become the technician you want to be.

Why You'll Like Working Here

• Learn from experienced Master Technicians
• Paid, hands-on training and continued development
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Opportunities to increase your skills and responsibilities
• Support and training toward Virginia State Safety & Emissions Inspector certifications
• Consistent workflow and an established customer base
• Opportunity to grow into a more advanced technician role

Your Role on the Team

As an Entry-Level Technician, you'll be an important part of our daily shop operations. You'll handle general service work, assist our Master Technicians, and gradually take on more complex repairs as your knowledge and confidence grow.

You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Performing routine maintenance and general automotive services
• Tire services, rotations, repairs, and related concerns
• Oil changes and preventative maintenance
• Brake services and basic repairs
• Replacing bulbs, batteries, and other basic components
• Assisting Master Technicians with larger repairs
• Performing basic vehicle inspections and identifying potential concerns
• Learning proper diagnostic techniques and repair procedures

What You Bring

We're looking for someone who is reliable, coachable, and genuinely interested in becoming a better technician.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of automotive service or repair experience
• Valid driver's license required
• Basic knowledge of automotive systems and maintenance
• Comfortable using common automotive hand tools
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy shop environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to obtain Virginia State Safety and Emissions Inspector certifications

Your Experience Could Include

We're open to technicians coming from a variety of automotive backgrounds, including:

• General Service Technician
• Entry-Level Automotive Technician
• Lube Technician
• Tire Technician
• Quick Lube Technician
• Express Service Technician
• Automotive Apprentice
• Automotive Shop Assistant
• Automotive Maintenance Technician

Experience with oil changes, tires, brakes, basic maintenance, customer service, or general mechanical work is a plus.

Why Gallows Road Automotive?

Since 1956, Gallows Road Automotive has been serving the Annandale community and surrounding areas. We've built our reputation on honest service, quality repairs, and taking care of our customers.

We're also committed to building a shop where our employees can learn, grow, and take pride in what they do.

If you're ready to move beyond basic automotive work and start developing the skills needed for a long-term career as a professional technician, we want to meet you.

Bring your experience. Bring your work ethic. We'll help you build the rest.