Careers

Technicians (Not Mechanics)

Yes, there is a difference… Allow me to explain.

First, let me tell you a little bit about our business.
We started our shop in 2019 with plans to grow our team and expand the business far beyond ourselves. By 2025, we were far enough along that path to realize that’s not what we wanted at all. 

We realized that we care deeply about the details of our work. We care about each of our customers receiving the quality of service and communication that they deserve. We care about having flexibility, allowing us to be present with our family. Because we care so much, we decided that it would be best to scale back, and personally offer each customer an individualized experience.

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Currently, we are a team of husband and wife along with one full-time technician. We work 4 ten-hour days, we take 3-days weekends, as well as three weeks of paid vacation and paid holidays. We contribute to a SIMPLE IRA for all full-time employees. We don’t take walk-ins and rarely have waiters. We attend national training events (company paid), and continually expand our collection of specialty tools and new technology.

Let me be straightforward and say – we do not need to hire anyone. We are happy with what we have. However, we have enough work to support another technician if we were ever lucky enough to find someone who aligns with our values and standards. 

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Now back to that word “technician.” 

When people hear the word “mechanic,” they picture a guy in overalls, grease on his face, and a wrench in his hand. He knows how to “get the job done.” That’s not what this job is.

A “technician” is a professional. A professional who understands that automotive repair is about far more than nuts and bolts. Modern vehicles are complex, and so is the business of repairing them. It’s not just about the cars, but also about the relationships—with the customer who trusts us with their family’s vehicle, the vendors who supply the parts and information softwares, and the people behind marketing, accounting, and so on. 

A technician understands that the quality of a repair depends not only on what happens in the bay, but on how well they communicate, collaborate, and navigate the many moving parts around them. A true technician must think ahead, work independently, and have the confidence to make sound decisions. They know the difference between a true diagnosis and simply reading codes, replacing parts, and hoping for the best. They understand that a fault code is a starting point, not a diagnosis. 

Most importantly, a technician recognizes the limits of their own knowledge. They know when to rely on experience, when to stop and research, and when a problem is beyond their skillset and should be declined. The best technicians are not those who claim to know everything; they are the ones who know what they don’t know, and have the judgment to know what to do next.

Technicians not only know how to “get the job done”, but how to do it accurately, timely, communicate throughout the process, and ensure long lasting results.

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In our experience, we find that these people are often at a turning point in their career. They may be someone who is considering opening their own shop, tired of the complexities of running one, or frustrated by an industry where technicians are undervalued, pressured with unrealistic expectations, or simply not treated with the professionalism and respect they deserve. 

If this sounds like you, please contact us. We’d love to chat. Even if it doesn’t end up being an employment relationship, maybe we can help each other in a different capacity.