ATE - Field Mechanic

Pay

Base pay range: $25.00/hr - $40.00/hr

At Automotive Technology Experts (ATE), we provide fast and accurate vehicle diagnostic scanning and calibration services. We service hundreds of customers to ensure repairs are safe and that vehicles operate as intended. ATE was founded in 2019 to provide technological and electrical repair expertise in the collision industry and continues to grow with team members who strive to be the best, care for customers, and pursue career advancement opportunities.

The ATE Field Technician is a mobile, field-based role delivering high-quality diagnostic, programming, and calibration services to Crash Champions locations. The position requires daily travel to customer sites and upholds ATE standards of safety, accuracy, and customer service. Technicians must demonstrate integrity in all service recommendations and documentation, ensuring only services required by OEM standards are performed.

• Deliver fast and accurate ATE service support to internal and external customers.
• Travel daily to assigned service locations in a company-provided vehicle.
• Perform a range of vehicle services including diagnostics, calibrations, programming, scanning, and wire/connector repair.
• Ensure all services are clearly documented, required per OEM guidelines, and approved prior to execution, in alignment with company policies.
• Conduct test drives to verify system functionality and confirm successful repair outcomes.
• Provide excellent customer service by:
  • Managing difficult situations with transparency and urgency.
  • Communicating promptly and professionally with shops and internal stakeholders.
  • Escalating concerns when needed.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions as assigned.
• Properly care for, maintain, and secure ATE-issued tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Stay current on ATE and OEM protocols through required training and Champions Connect updates.
• Meet productivity and quality goals while traveling daily to service locations.
• Accurately manage documentation and complete final billing before leaving the site, per MCP guidelines.
• Work assigned schedule including Saturday coverage as required by market needs.
• Maintain flexible availability to meet customer service commitments across all assigned business days.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• 2–5+ years of automotive experience servicing and diagnosing a wide range of vehicle systems.
• Strong working knowledge of ADAS and electrical services, including calibrations (levels 1–3), programming, diagnostics, and wire/connector repair.
• Proficient with electrical diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, power probes, and resistors.
• Ability to perform and interpret vehicle health scans using factory and non-factory tools.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting OEM and aftermarket service information and wiring schematics.
• Ability to program vehicle modules using factory or approved non-factory software.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both verbal and written, to explain technical findings.
• Technologically savvy, with proficiency in platforms such as Outlook, Teams, and Word.
• Strong work ethic with a high sense of urgency, self-motivation, and professional representation of the ATE brand.
• Continuous learner, eager to develop new skills and grow within the role.
• Comfortable working independently in fast-paced shop environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel daily to service locations (local/regional) using a company-provided vehicle.
• Saturday availability required on a rotating basis (typically every other Saturday, 9 AM - 12 PM or as scheduled).
• Flexible Saturday schedule availability to ensure continuous market coverage.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods in automotive shop environments.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with match
• Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
• 5 Paid Holidays

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.