Advanced Automotive Diagnostic Technician

THIS POSITION IS FOR AN ADVANCE LEVEL DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN

To be considered you must have:

• 5+ years professional automotive repair experience
• Strong electrical and drivability diagnostic ability
• Experience with scan tools, oscilloscopes, wiring diagrams, and parasitic draw testing
• Ability to diagnose CAN bus and network issues
• Your own professional tools

If this describes you, keep reading.

If you're still learning diagnostics or mostly doing brakes and suspension, this role likely isn't the right fit.

Job Overview
Dave’s Complete Auto Service is looking for a highly skilled Automotive Diagnostic Technician to join our team. This position is ideal for an A-level technician who enjoys solving complex problems and is capable of handling both advanced diagnostics and the repairs required to fix the issue properly.

This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for a technician who can confidently diagnose electrical, drivability, and network communication issues and then complete the necessary repairs to ensure the vehicle is fixed right the first time.

Our shop is a family-owned, technician-led environment where quality work, honesty, and teamwork matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex electrical, drivability, and intermittent vehicle issues
• Perform advanced diagnostics using scan tools, oscilloscopes, wiring diagrams, and service information systems
• Diagnose CAN bus and module communication faults
• Perform parasitic draw testing, voltage drop testing, and circuit analysis
• Accurately determine root causes of vehicle problems
• Perform the repairs necessary to resolve the diagnosed issue, including mechanical, electrical, and drivability repairs
• Verify repairs through proper testing and quality control procedures
• Clearly document diagnostic findings and recommended repairs
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Collaborate with other technicians when needed on difficult problems

Experience

• 5+ years of professional automotive repair experience
• Strong background in electrical and drivability diagnostics
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical service information
• Experience diagnosing advanced vehicle systems and network communication issues
• Proficiency with modern diagnostic scan tools
• Ability to perform both diagnostics and general vehicle repairs
• Valid driver’s license
• Personal professional-grade tools required

Benefits

• Simple IRA with company match
• Health insurance contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid ASE certifications and training
• Employee discounts
• Professional development opportunities

Pay: $60,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person