B-Level Automotive Technician | $30?$38/Hr | No Weekends | Paid Training
SB Automotive
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Schedule: Monday?Thursday, 7:30 AM?5:00 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM?1:30 PM | No Weekends
Pay Rate: $30?$38/hour, based on experience
Pay Type: Hourly + Production Incentives
Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly
Target Production: Approximately 40 billed hours per week
How to Apply (IMPORTANT)
We move fast ? and so should you.
Step 1: Apply
Step 2: Complete a quick phone interview with our AI assistant ?Paige? (takes about 10 minutes)
After you apply, you?ll receive an automated text message with a phone number you can call at your convenience to complete the interview. Candidates who complete the Paige interview get priority.
About SB Automotive
SB Automotive is seeking an experienced B-Level Automotive Technician to join its family-owned, full-service repair shop in Gaithersburg, MD, offering $30?$38/hour plus production incentives.
Enjoy a 4.5-day workweek with Friday afternoons and weekends off, a climate-controlled facility, paid training, and a 401(k) with company match.
Owners Chris and David are both ASE Master Certified Technicians with over 15 years of automotive experience. They\'re actively involved in the shop and available to help with challenging diagnostics and repairs.
This is an opportunity for a technician who enjoys working independently, takes pride in quality repairs, and wants to build productivity while continuing to develop their skills.
Key Responsibilities
Perform general automotive maintenance and mechanical repairs on domestic, Asian, and European vehicles.
Diagnose and troubleshoot basic mechanical and vehicle performance concerns using established diagnostic procedures.
Complete tire services, wheel alignments, tune-ups, and routine maintenance.
Perform repairs independently while maintaining quality workmanship and efficient turnaround times.
Use Autel and Matco scan tools to assist with automotive diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Complete digital vehicle inspections and document repair findings using Tekmetric.
Collaborate with the shop foreman and owners on more advanced diagnostic concerns and complex repairs.
Work toward a production target of approximately 40 billed hours per week while maintaining repair quality.
Qualifications
3?4+ years of professional automotive repair experience preferred, with demonstrated ability to perform general repairs independently.
Solid mechanical repair skills, including routine maintenance, tires, wheel alignments, and tune-ups.
Experience performing basic automotive diagnostics and following structured troubleshooting procedures.
Ability to manage assigned repairs efficiently and work toward consistent billed-hour production goals.
Comfortable using automotive diagnostic scan tools and learning shop management software.
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
ASE certifications preferred but not required; experience from either a dealership or independent repair shop is welcome.
Compensation & Benefits
SB Automotive offers an hourly compensation structure with additional opportunities to earn through production and technical development.
Compensation & Incentives
$30?$38/hour, based on experience.
Hourly base pay plus tiered production incentives.
Bi-weekly pay schedule.
$0.50/hour pay increase for each ASE certification/test passed.
Tool relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
Technician referral incentives for customers referred to the shop.
Benefits & Paid Time Off
Medical insurance with employer contributions of up to $200/month.
401(k) retirement plan with up to 3% company match.
Benefits available after 90 days.
10 vacation days.
5 sick days.
Six major paid holidays.
Shop closure from Christmas through New Year\'s.
Paid training and continuing education.
ASE certification compensation.
Employee discounts.
Why Work Here
A Shop Run by Technicians Who Understand Technicians
At SB Automotive, the owners aren\'t disconnected from what happens in the bays. Chris and David are experienced ASE Master Certified Technicians who understand the challenges of automotive repair and are willing to provide hands-on support when needed.
A Schedule That Gives You Your Weekends Back
Work Monday through Thursday with a Friday half-day and no weekend shifts. The shop also closes between Christmas and New Year\'s.
A Comfortable, Well-Equipped Facility
The five-bay shop features:
Five lifts, including a four-post alignment rack.
John Bean alignment equipment.
Air conditioning and heat.
Autel and Matco diagnostic scan tools.
Tekmetric shop management and digital vehicle inspections.
Opportunities to Keep Developing Your Skills
SB Automotive supports ongoing technical development through paid training, WorldPac training, Today\'s Class, and hands-on guidance from experienced owners.
A Family-Owned Environment
The team values straightforward communication, quality repairs, and long-term customer relationships. Employees also enjoy a Christmas dinner and occasional team and family meals throughout the year.
If you\'re an experienced Automotive Technician who can handle general repairs independently, enjoys working with a supportive team, and wants a consistent weekday schedule, apply today and complete your initial screening with Paige to be considered.
Additional Requirements
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 accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in accordance with applicable law.
