Automotive Technician

Automotive Technician | $33.80-$65/hr | Monday-Friday

Wayside Garage
Location: Seaside, California
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.

-4:30 p.m.
Pay Rate: $33.80-$65.00 per hour based on production tier
Pay Type: Hourly plus production-based rate increases
Pay

Schedule:

Weekly
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Hours:

35+ hours per week expected; current B/C-level technicians regularly produce 40+ hours

Wayside Garage is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to join its team in Seaside, California. This is a Monday-Friday position paying $33.80-$65.00 per hour through an hourly, production-based pay structure. The third-generation shop works on a broad mix of domestic, Asian, European, truck, and some heavy-duty vehicles, with Ford and Toyota among its most common makes
. Technicians join a collaborative team focused on quality repairs, thorough diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and continued training.

• 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.

• 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 are 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.

• $33.80 per hour starting base rate for this position.
• Production-based rate increases begin at 30 produced hours and increase at additional production tiers, with rates up to $65.00 per hour.
• Weekly pay.
• Medical insurance with 50% of the employee premium covered, up to $500.
• 100% of the employee premium covered for dental and vision insurance; dependent coverage is the employee's responsibility.
• 401(k) match of 3%, plus an additional 0.5% match for each of the next 2%.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 40 hours of sick time per year.
• Uniforms provided.
• ASE certification reimbursement.
• Paid training opportunities, including ATI technician training, NAPA training, O'Reilly training, and other training the shop determines will benefit the team.

Wayside Garage is a third-generation automotive repair shop that takes pride in quality workmanship, thorough service, and transparency with its customers. Technicians join a collaborative team with an organized workflow supported by a production lead who helps coordinate work and keep the repair process moving efficiently. The shop operates with nine bays, seven lifts, and an alignment rack, while using digital vehicle inspections with pictures and videos to maintain consistent service standards.

Wayside Garage also invests in technician development through paid training…