Experienced Automotive Service Technician

$70,720

San Diego, CAFull-timePosted Oct 14, 2026

Against the San Diego typical range

Job description

We are hiring a Quick Lane Team Lead and an experienced Automotive Maintenance Technician. Qualified candidates should be able to perform brake repairs, wheel alignments, tire replacement and balancing, fluid maintenance services, and general vehicle maintenance. The Team Lead will be responsible for mentoring and training Quick Lane technicians, ensuring quality workmanship, and supporting daily department operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, a commitment to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, experience performing preventative maintenance and light repairs, knowledge of manufacturer maintenance schedules and best practices, and the ability to accurately document repairs and recommendations. We offer a professional work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for training, development, and career advancement. Basic Ford certifications are preferred but not required.

Our high-volume shop is fast-paced, productive, and offers a positive team-oriented work environment. Service Technicians inspect, service, and prepare new and used vehicles according to factory and dealership standards while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Successful candidates take pride in performing repairs correctly the first time and delivering vehicles on schedule.

At Mossy Auto Group our employees are our most valuable asset. Our mission statement is to create an environment of high integrity & mutual respect that nurtures openness, creativity, & innovation. Every employee at Mossy is absolutely critical to its success. As a family owned & operated business we consider each employee and extension of the Mossy family. We promise to deliver the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

The Service Technician Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly and Flag Rate Compensation of between $34.00 and $45.00, plus a productivity bonus equivalent up to a maximum hourly rate of $56.00 per hour based on individual performance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

Group Insurance Plans & Discounts

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Disability Insurance

LAP (Life Assistance Program)

Basic Life, Dependent & Accident Insurance

Growth Opportunities

Paid Training

Employee Purchase Incentives

Family Owned & Operated

Health & Wellness

Flexible Work Schedule

Discounts on Products & Services

Direct Deposit

Technician Specific Benefits

Uniforms provided

Tools provided for Lube/Express Technicians

Work environment OSHA certified to current Air Quality Standards

Highly productive shop

Career advancement opportunities, promote from within

ASE & State inspection certification reimbursement & training expenses paid

Continued education, manufacturer hands on & web based training

Clean & professional work environment

Competitive wages & bonus program

State of the art facility with cutting edge technology & equipment

Responsibilities

Maintaining up to date technical knowledge of current models and used vehicles sufficient to effectively communicate with service & sales staff

Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership

Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment

Diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.

Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers can be informed if any additional service is needed. Providing an estimate of time needed for additional repairs

Executing repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications

Complying with all applicable company and legal requirements controlling vehicle repairs

Qualifications

ASE certifications are ideal

Strong automotive background

Strong teamwork skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Must have clean & valid driver's license

OEM certifications are encouraged!

Ability to exercise good judgment

Technical or trade school degree preferred

Clean driving record/ valid CA drivers license.

Our company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information. We are an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. Offers of employment contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of motor vehicle records, verification of SSN and passing drug test at a certified testing facility.

Description copied from Mossy Ford's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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