Senior Automotive Technician (3+ Yrs) Diagnostics & Repairs

Gilder Search Group; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Uniforms Provided

ASE Reimbursement

Training Opportunities

401(k) Match

Job summary

Wayside Garage is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to join its Seaside, California shop. This Monday-Friday role offers a base pay of $33.80–$65.00 per hour with a production-based incentive and weekly payroll.

The team handles a broad mix of domestic, Asian, European, truck, and some heavy-duty vehicles, with Ford and Toyota being common makes. The role emphasizes diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and thorough repairs, with ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of automotive repair experience required.
• Experience performing general automotive maintenance and repair work.
• Basic-to-intermediate automotive diagnostic ability with a willingness to continue developing diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work across a variety of domestic, Asian, and European vehicles.
• Personal automotive tools appropriate for this technician level.
• ASE certifications preferred but not required; Wayside Garage supports technicians working toward certification.
• Willingness to take initiative, research unfamiliar concerns, learn new procedures, and work collaboratively with the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform automotive diagnostics, testing, maintenance, and mechanical repairs on a variety of vehicles.
• Diagnose vehicle concerns at a basic-to-intermediate level while continuing to develop diagnostic skills.
• Complete steering and suspension repairs and other general automotive repair work.
• Perform timing belt, head gasket, valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, transmission, and other labor-intensive repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and vehicle inspections as part of the shop's maintenance-focused approach.
• Complete digital vehicle inspections with photos, videos, and detailed findings using the shop's established process.
• Use available scan tools and diagnostic equipment, including Snap-on, Autel, and Bosch equipment.
• Work with the production lead and service team to maintain an efficient, quality-focused workflow.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Education

ASE Certification (preferred)

Tools

Snap-on tools

Autel tools

Bosch equipment

Job description

Wayside Garage is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to join its Seaside, California shop. This Monday-Friday role offers a base pay of $33.80–$65.00 per hour with a production-based incentive and weekly payroll.

The team handles a broad mix of domestic, Asian, European, truck, and some heavy-duty vehicles, with Ford and Toyota being common makes. The role emphasizes diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and thorough repairs, with ongoing training opportunities.