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Automotive Technician Career Path
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Entry Level Positions. No Experience required.
General Service Technician
Required Skills
Vehicle lift setting
Tireshop basic skills
Flat repairs
Oil changes
Tire knowledge & installation
Wheel torque procedures
Maint light resets
Alldata proficiency
DVI proficiency
TIA safety training
Carfax History Search
Proper Fluids Specifications
Keeps work area clean and organized
Toolbox organization
SOP Proficiency
40 hrs Training per year
Lives Values
(by end of 90 days)
Required Certifications
Basic Automotive Tire Service
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Certified Automotive Tire Service
Pay Range
$17-$20/hour
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Careers for pros. Experience required.
Associate (C) Technician
Required Skills
Hunter alignment training
Basic diagnostic ability
Basic front end repair
Basic belt hose repair
Basic coolant components
Alldata proficiency
Basic understanding of electrical components
Train GS 2 replacement
Acquire specialty tools
80% Productive (turned hours vs hours worked)
Clear desire to move into tech role with flat rate pay
NCSI must be kept valid
Keeps work area clean and organized
Toolbox organization
SOP Proficiency
40 hrs Training per year
Lives Values
(by end of 90 days)
Required Certifications
ASE Certifications:
A4 - Suspension & Steering
A5 - Brakes
G1 - Auto Maintenance & Light Repair
Hunter Alignment Certifications:
Alignment Fundamentals Level 1
Alignment Fundamentals Level 2
Pay Range
$20-24/hour
B Technician
Required Skills
90% productive (turned hours vs hours worked)
NCSI must be kept valid
Independent problem solving improved across an array of diagnostic skills
Improved efficiency of diagnosis with both speed and accuracy
Owns all necessary Tech tools - more specialty tools
Time Management - above average ability to balance and prioritize tasks throughout the day
Tenacity and Fortitude- persistance in overcoming challenges and obstacles
Resourceful and autonomous
Keeps work area clean and organized
SOP Proficiency
40 hrs Training per year
Lives Values
all required certs from prior levels plus
Required Certifications
ASE Certifications:
A6 - Electrical/Electronic Systems
A7 - Heating and A/C
Pay Range
flat rate (B) $25-$29
flat rate (B)
A Technician
Required Skills
100% productive (turned hours vs hours worked)
Mentor skills- the go-to technical resource, and helps others succeed
Exceptional problem solving skills
Leadership skills - Sees big picture, corrects problems before they happen
Minimal rechecks (no more than 1 per month)
Keeps work area clean and organized
SOP Proficiency
40 hrs Training per year
Lives Values
all required certs from prior levels plus
Required Certifications
ASE Certifications:
A1 - Engine Repair
A2 - Auto Transmission/Transaxle
A3 - Manual Drive Train & Axles
A6 - Electrical/Electronic Systems
A7 - Heating and A/C
A8 - Engine Performance
Hybrid Certification
Pay Range
flat rate (A) $30-$36
flat rate (A)
Master Technician
Required Skills
ASE Master cert Plus L1
Hybrid certification through ACDC 100% productive (turned hours vs hours worked)
Mentor skills- the go-to technical resource, and helps other succeed
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Leadership skills - Sees big picture, corrects problems before they happen
Minimal rechecks (no more than 1 per month)
Shop cleanliness
Toolbox organization
SOP Proficiency
40 hrs Training per year
Lives Values
all required certs from prior levels plus
Required Certifications
ASE Certifications:
A1 - Engine Repair
A2 - Auto Transmission/Transaxle
A3 - Manual Drive Train & Axles
A8 - Engine Performance
L1- Advanced Driveability
All above = Master Tech
L3-L4 additional $2/hr
Pay Range
flat rate (A) $38-$42
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