Experienced Automotive Technician – Diagnostic & Repair | $35–$55/HR Flat Rate

Rod's Tire and Automotive LLC; Medina (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

PTO after 90 days

Retirement plan with company contrib.

Paid dental and vision

Paid short- & long-term disability

Paid life insurance

Employee discounts

ASE testing and training support

Job summary

Rod's Tire & Automotive Repair is seeking an experienced automotive technician in Medina, TN, to diagnose and repair vehicles with an emphasis on accuracy and productivity. The role offers substantial earning potential based on flagged hours and established customer volume.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional repair experience, skill in electrical/mechanical/drivability diagnosis, and the ability to document findings clearly while maintaining quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional automotive repair experience.
• Confident diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and drivability concerns.
• Perform thorough vehicle inspections and identify needed repairs.
• Document diagnostic testing, findings, and repair recommendations clearly.
• Produce efficiently without sacrificing workmanship.
• Verify repairs and take ownership of the quality of completed work.
• Communicate effectively with the service advisor and parts manager.
• Have professional tools and a dependable work history.
• ASE certifications are a plus, but demonstrated ability matters most.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and drivability concerns and diagnose correctly.
• Perform thorough vehicle inspections and identify needed repairs.
• Document diagnostic testing, findings, and repair recommendations clearly.
• Produce efficiently without sacrificing workmanship.
• Verify repairs and take ownership of quality.
• Communicate with the service advisor and parts manager.
• Operate with professional diagnostic equipment and shop tools.
• Work on diagnostics, electrical, drivability, engines, suspension, A/C, brakes, and maintenance.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical diagnostics

Drivability diagnostics

Documentation of findings

Effective communication

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Experienced Automotive Technician – Diagnostics & Repair

Rod's Tire & Automotive Repair | Medina, TN (Jackson Area)

$35–$55 Per Flagged Hour | Monday–Friday | No Weekends

You're good at what you do. Are you working in a shop that gives you the opportunity to earn what you're capable of?

Rod's Tire & Automotive Repair is looking for an experienced automotive technician who takes pride in diagnosing vehicles correctly, producing quality work, and being productive.

We're an established, independent repair shop serving the Medina and Jackson area. We believe good technicians deserve fair labor times, quality parts, the right equipment, professional respect, and the opportunity to earn a strong living.

If you're already employed but wondering whether there's a better opportunity, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Why Experienced Technicians Choose Rod's

Strong Earning Potential

• $35–$55 per flagged hour based on experience and demonstrated ability
• Consistent vehicle volume from an established customer base
• Diagnostic labor is sold and paid
• Legitimate additional labor for rust, broken bolts, extractions, and unexpected repair complications is recognized and sold
• No dealership-style reduced warranty labor rates

A Shop Set Up to Support Your Productivity

• Dedicated parts manager handling parts ordering and receiving
• Service advisors responsible for presenting estimates and obtaining approvals
• Work assigned based on technician skill and availability
• Professional diagnostic equipment and shop tools
• OE-quality parts preferred, with technician input valued
• Full-service repair opportunities including diagnostics, electrical, drivability, engines, suspension, A/C, brakes, and maintenance

Your Life Outside Work Matters

• Monday–Friday schedule — no weekends
• Paid holidays and vacation
• PTO eligibility after 90 days
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Paid dental and vision
• Paid short- and long-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid ASE testing and training support

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a capable, experienced technician who can work independently, solve problems efficiently, and contribute to a productive team.

The right technician will:

• Have 5+ years of professional automotive repair experience
• Be confident diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and drivability concerns
• Perform thorough vehicle inspections and identify needed repairs
• Document diagnostic testing, findings, and repair recommendations clearly
• Produce efficiently without sacrificing workmanship
• Verify repairs and take ownership of the quality of completed work
• Communicate effectively with the service advisor and parts manager
• Have professional tools and a dependable work history

ASE certifications are a plus, but demonstrated ability matters most.

We're Serious About Quality and Productivity

At Rod's, we believe doing the job right and getting the job done efficiently go hand in hand.

We expect technicians to inspect vehicles thoroughly, communicate their findings, document their work, and verify completed repairs.

In return, we work to provide the labor time, parts support, equipment, and work opportunities that allow good technicians to succeed.

About Rod's

Rod's Tire & Automotive Repair is a locally owned, full-service shop with roots in Medina dating back to the 1970s.

We're a small team with an involved owner who values technician input, invests in equipment, and believes employees should be treated with respect.

We're looking for someone who wants to contribute, earn well, take pride in their work, and be part of a shop committed to getting better.

Let's Have a Conversation

Not actively looking? That's okay.

Some of the best technicians already have jobs. If you're curious about what a different shop could offer, we'd be happy to talk confidentially about compensation, expectations, workload, and whether Rod's might be a good fit.