Diagnostic Automotive Technician ​/ A-Level Mechanic | $90k-$130k+ | No Weekends

Diagnostic Automotive Technician / A-Level Mechanic | $90k-$130k+ | No Weekends Diagnostic Automotive Technician / A-Level Mechanic

Location:

Hamburg, NJ

$90,000-$130,000+ annual earning potential for strong performers. Flat-rate pay generally reaches $50-$55/hr for true top-level technicians, based on experience, ASEs, diagnostic ability, and production history.

Auto Shop Recruiting is partnering with one of our clients in the Hamburg, NJ area to hire a top-level Diagnostic Automotive Technician / A-Level Mechanic. This is a well-run, growth-minded independent repair operation with strong leadership, steady workflow, professional service advisors, a training-focused culture, and real opportunity for technicians who want to grow.

This is not a "stand around and wait for gravy" shop. The right technician will be confident with diagnostics, heavy repair, inspections, estimating, and customer-pay production. If you are a strong technician who wants a Monday-Friday schedule, real training, high earning potential, and a culture built around long-term growth, this is worth a conversation.

• Diagnose drivability, electrical, check-engine-light, engine performance, mechanical, and heavy repair concerns
• Perform full vehicle health assessments / MPIs with complete notes and estimates
• Use scan tools, testing procedures, and repair information to verify failures instead of guessing
• Perform high-quality repairs across domestic, Asian/import, and selected European vehicles
• Work on customer-pay repair and maintenance work in a professional flat-rate environment
• Collaborate closely with seasoned service advisors and communicate findings clearly
• Maintain productivity while protecting quality, safety, and comeback prevention
• Participate in a culture where downtime is used for cleaning, training, and improving

• Proven automotive technician experience with strong diagnostic and mechanical ability
• A-level technician, master technician, or high-B technician ready to keep growing
• Comfortable with customer-pay flat-rate production, not just warranty-fed dealership work
• Ability to inspect vehicles thoroughly and build/write accurate estimates
• Experience with heavier repair, suspension, engine-compartment work, brakes, maintenance, diagnostics, tires, and alignments
• Strong tool investment, professional habits, and pride in workmanship
• Growth-minded attitude and willingness to train, learn, and develop into more responsibility over time
• ASE certifications are a strong plus; continued ASE/training growth is encouraged
• Valid driver's license
• Professional independent repair operation in the Hamburg, NJ area
• Two-building operation with a traditional repair shop and a fleet/truck center
• Approximately 95 vehicles per week, with volume pushing toward 125
• Average repair order around $820 and roughly 2.5 labor hours per ticket
• Shop-Ware management system
• Top performers are regularly flagging 60-70 hours in a 40-hour week
• Fair flat-rate model designed to support estimate-writing and full vehicle inspections
• No Land Rover, Jaguar, exotics, heavy modification, deletes, or vintage restoration work
• $90,000-$130,000+ annual earning potential for strong performers
• Flat-rate pay based on experience, production, ASEs, and diagnostic ability
• Top local pay range for qualified A-level talent is generally $50-$55/hr
• Disappearing guarantee may be considered for exceptional candidates with strong references
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Profit sharing with vesting
• 40 hours paid training per year
• Onsite training center and paid training opportunities
• $500/year lifestyle savings account for ASE testing or additional training
• Growth path into leadership for the right person