A/B-Level Automotive Technician | Up to $50/hr | 5+ Years - 2593
About the role
Optimize Auto is seeking experienced A- and B-Level Automotive Technicians in Orem, Utah, with 5+ years of professional automotive repair experience. The shop services a diverse mix of domestic, Asian, European, and fleet vehicles, with fleet work representing a significant portion of its volume. Technicians have opportunities to tackle everything from general maintenance and diagnostics to electrical concerns and major repairs such as head gaskets, transmission swaps, and engine R&R. The facility currently has three bays and three lifts, with a fourth lift planned as the shop grows. Technicians also have access to Autel diagnostic equipment, Tekmetric, heated service bays, and cooling equipment. Optimize Auto invests in its team through paid training, continuing education programs, in-shop training, ASE reimbursement, and occasional team activities. The team emphasizes direct communication, teamwork, and working through shop or process issues together, maintaining a positive, low-drama environment.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, drivability, and electrical concerns across domestic, Asian, European, and fleet vehicles.
- Perform intermediate to advanced automotive diagnostics using scan tools, including Autel MaxiSys equipment.
- Complete general repair, preventive maintenance, vehicle inspections, and component replacement work.
- Perform major repairs such as head gasket replacement, transmission swaps, and engine removal and replacement.
- Troubleshoot automotive electrical systems and complete electrical repairs based on diagnostic findings.
- Prepare repair estimates while coordinating with the shop on recommended work; parts ordering is handled separately.
- Document inspections, findings, and repair information using Tekmetric.
- Work toward an expected production level of approximately 40 billed hours per week while maintaining accurate, detail-oriented repairs.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional automotive repair experience (required)
- Strong independent repair ability appropriate for an experienced B-Level or A-Level Automotive Technician.
- Intermediate to advanced automotive diagnostic skills.
- Electrical diagnostic and repair experience is highly preferred.
- ASE certifications are preferred, and ASE reimbursement is available.
- Experience using automotive scan tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Must provide the personal tools required to perform assigned technician work.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Pay
- Pay rate: $30–$50 per flagged hour, flat rate.
- Production bonuses tied to flagged‑hour performance.
- Bi‑weekly pay schedule.
- Estimated annual earning potential: A‑Level $85,000–$115,000+; B‑Level $60,000–$95,000, based on production.
Benefits
- $300 per month health insurance stipend.
- SIMPLE IRA with company matching.
- One week of PTO during the first year and two weeks of PTO beginning in year two.
- Eight paid holidays.
- Paid training and continuing education opportunities.
- ASE reimbursement.
- Company‑provided shirts.
- Toolbox relocation assistance.
- Relocation assistance may be available (depending on circumstances).
Schedule
Monday‑Friday, 7:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; no weekends.