Experienced Auto Technician – Family-Owned Shop for 30 Years ($100k Potential / Weekends Free / PTO)

Auto Technicians: Still waiting for your shop to become what they promised it would be?

Maybe it started out fine. But somewhere along the way, the appreciation stopped. The pay stopped keeping up. The "we're like family here" talk turned out to be just that - talk.

And now you're showing up every day, doing good work, keeping your head down... wondering if this is just how it is.

It's not.

Some techs have already figured that out. They found a shop where the owner actually turned wrenches himself - where the guy running the place knows exactly what it takes because he's been there.

Where "we treat everyone like family" isn't a line in a job ad, it's something you can see in the customer who's been coming in since day one. Nearly 30 years ago.

That shop is J&R Service Center.

Jeff was a master tech by 21. He didn't build J&R by cutting corners or treating his people like headcount. He built it the same way he built his reputation - by doing the job right, every time, and surrounding himself with people who feel the same way.

A team that shows up for each other. Customers who've been coming back for nearly 30 years. And a reputation built one honest repair at a time.

If you've been quietly wondering whether something better exists - it does. And we're looking for one more good tech to be part of it.

✅ HERE'S WHAT WE PROMISE OUR TECHS:

• $52,000 - $100,000 per year - depending on experience and productivity
• Monday through Friday only - your weekends are yours, period
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company-sponsored, onsite training - on the clock, not on your own time

✓ THIS IS A TECH-OWNED SHOP – Jeff was a master tech by 21. He's not a businessman who bought a shop - he's been in the trenches. He knows what you need to do your best work, and he'll make sure you have it.

✓ WE WILL KEEP YOU BUSY – J&R has been a staple in this community for nearly 30 years. We have a loyal customer base of 3,000+ and year-round marketing that keeps the bays full. No slow seasons. No slow paychecks.

✓ 5-DAY WORK WEEK (NO WEEKENDS!) – Monday through Friday, done. Your weekends belong to you - spend them with your family, recharge, and show up Monday ready to work. That's not a perk here, it's just how we do things.

✓ WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK (NO POLITICS!) – We go out of our way to make sure our team is taken care of. We listen, we communicate, and we get out in front of problems before they become problems. No drama. No favoritism. Just good people doing good work.

✓ WE WILL HELP YOU BECOME MORE VALUABLE (WE INVEST IN YOU) – We sponsor onsite training on company time. If you're not growing, we're not doing our job. The goal is to make you more valuable - to us and to the industry.

✓ YOU WILL ALWAYS KNOW WHERE YOU STAND – Open communication is the norm here. No guessing games, no surprises. Everything is transparent and above board, and you'll always know exactly where you stand.

✓ WE PROVIDE A SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT – Clean shop, organized workflow, and the tools you need to do your best work. We don't make you fight the environment just to get the job done.

✓ YOU WILL BE A PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL – J&R is woven into this community. We sponsor local teams, give back when we can, and our customers aren't just customers - some of them have been coming in since week one. When you win, the shop wins, and the community wins. That's how we operate.

✓ LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT – This is a stable, well-respected shop that's been here for nearly three decades. We're not going anywhere. This is the kind of place you can plant your flag, build something, and yes - retire from if that's your goal.

✓ YOU WILL NOT BE MICROMANAGED – We tell you what we need, and we let you do it. You're a professional. We treat you like one.

HERE'S WHAT WE STAND FOR AND HOW WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS…

✓ 498 REVIEWS AND A 4.8-STAR RATING – Nearly 30 years of doing right by people will do that. Our customers don't just leave reviews — they come back year after year, and they send their friends and family. That kind of loyalty gets earned one honest repair at a time. Don't take our word for it…

See what our customers have to say: https://www.surecritic.com/reviews/j-and-r-service-center

ABOUT J&R SERVICE CENTER

Jeff opened J&R in a 2-bay shop in Gardner, IL back in 1996. He was a master tech by 21 - not a businessman who stumbled into the trades, but a guy who loved the work and built something around doing it right.

Nearly 30 years later, J&R has grown to two locations, a team of skilled techs, and a customer list that stretches well beyond the towns they serve. People drive past other shops to get here. That says everything.

The same values that built this place are still running it - fix what needs fixing, treat people like family, and never cut corners. Jeff and Amy are hands-on, present, and genuinely invested in the people on their team.

SKILLS AND TRAITS THAT HELP YOU SHINE IN THIS ROLE

• 5+ years of experience in a professional auto repair facility
• Strong diagnostic skills - you can find the problem, not just replace parts until something works
• ASE certifications are a plus (and we'll invest in helping you earn more)
• Your own tools and a valid driver's license
• You take pride in doing the job right the first time - every time
• You're a team player who communicates, shows up, and pulls your weight
• Positive attitude - no drama, no excuses, no ego
• You want to grow, not just collect a paycheck

BUT… if you're looking for a place to coast, this probably isn't it.

HOWEVER… If you're looking for a place to build something - this is it.

READY TO JOIN A SHOP THAT'S BEEN DOING RIGHT BY ITS PEOPLE FOR 30 YEARS?

We'd love to hear from you. Reach out however you're most comfortable:

• Apply directly on Indeed
• Drop your resume off in person
• Send Amy an email to start the conversation

J&R Service Center 1100 East Division Street ~ Diamond, IL 60416

Email: amylee@jandrservice.com

Not ready to commit, don't have a resume handy, or just have a quick question? Send Amy an email and let her know you saw the ad. No pressure - just a conversation.

Talk soon,

Amy & Jeff

J&R Service Center

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid training

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own tools?

Experience:

• Auto repair in a professional shop: 5 years (Preferred)
• Automotive diagnostics: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ASE Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Diamond, IL 60416: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person