A-Level Automotive Technician No Weekends

A-Level Automotive Technician | Up to $39/hr | Monday-Friday

High Road Automotive
Location: Seattle, WA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:30 PM with a 1-hour lunch
Pay Rate: Up to $39/hour
Pay Type:Hourly Pay
Pay

Schedule:

Bi-weekly
Earning Potential:$70,000-$95,000/year
Typical Flagged

Hours:

35 billed hours/week expected for this position

We move fast — and so should you.

High Road Automotive is seeking an A-Level Automotive Technician or strong B-Level Technician in Seattle, WA, for a lead/top technician opportunity. The role pays up to $39/hour with approximate annual earning potential of $70,000-$95,000. The shop offers a Monday-Friday schedule, 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage, vision coverage, and a collaborative environment where technicians work together instead of competing for jobs.

• Perform advanced automotive diagnostics and troubleshooting, including drivability and electrical diagnosis.
• Diagnose complex vehicle issues and complete general automotive repairs and maintenance.
• Read and accurately interpret automotive wiring diagrams to diagnose electrical concerns.
• Perform Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVIs) and clearly document vehicle needs.
• Complete difficult repairs, including engine and transmission swaps as needed; internal transmission rebuilding is not required.
• Serve as a technical resource for interns and less-experienced technicians, particularly on diagnostic work.
• Participate in end-of-day team huddles to review upcoming workload and coordinate job distribution.
• Provide occasional service-advisor backup, including customer-facing support and limited estimating or parts research.

• 6+ years of automotive repair experience at minimum,
  required
  ; A-Level experience is preferred, and strong B-Level technicians will be considered.
• Intermediate-to-advanced automotive diagnostic skills with the ability to resolve difficult diagnostic issues with limited intervention.
• Strong automotive electrical skills and the ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams.
• Competence performing routine mechanical repairs, maintenance, and Digital Vehicle Inspections.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills for occasional front-counter support.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other technicians and contribute to shared diagnostic and repair work.
• ASE certifications are preferred but not required;
  Asian-vehicle experience and previous lead-tech or mentoring experience are also preferred.

• Pay up to $39/hour for a highly qualified technician.
• Hourly pay structure.
• Approximate annual earning potential of $70,000-$95,000
• Approximately 35 billed hours per week expected for this position, with production expected to align with compensation level.
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage.
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision coverage.
• Approximately $10,000 in life insurance through the medical plan.
• SIMPLE IRA with approximately 3% employer match.
• PTO/sick time offered per applicable Seattle/Washington requirements, with sick time incorporated into PTO.
• Six major paid holidays.
• Uniforms provided.
• ASE reimbursement available.
• In-house/on-the-job training and mentoring.
• Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate; package and details are determined case by case.

High Road Automotive operates a seven-bay, seven-lift shop with an alignment rack and a vehicle mix that is approximately 80% Asian, with the remainder primarily domestic. The shop has deep roots servicing Honda and Asian vehicles and refers European work elsewhere.

The environment is intentionally collaborative: technicians help one another diagnose and repair vehicles, participate in DVIs, and meet at the end of the day to coordinate the next day's workload. The owner provides hands-on technical training and support, and the team also mentors local community-college and technical-school interns.

This position offers the opportunity to step into the shop's lead/top technician role while remaining hands-on with advanced diagnostics and repairs. Heat is available in five bays; the bays do not have air conditioning.

Some positions may require a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle record review, background screening, drug or alcohol screening, or other job-related pre-employment requirements based on the duties of the position, the client’s lawful requirements, and applicable law. Any screening will be conducted at the legally permitted stage and in…