Automotive Diagnostic Technician
TRUCKING PEOPLE · truckingpeople.com
San Francisco
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The job in short
Automotive diagnostics.
Details
- Found
- 30 d ago · posted 2026-08-18
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Pay (as listed)
- $46–$50 an hour
Full description
$46–$50/hr | San Francisco | On-site automotive shop role | Ongoing | W2 contract | 6 weeks Initial training, Monday–Friday |
This is a hands-on technical role for candidates with strong automotive diagnostic and repair experience. You'll work alongside shop leadership and engineering teams to resolve vehicle issues and support fleet operations.
What you'll do
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical vehicle issues
• Perform vehicle maintenance, troubleshooting, and fleet rework
• Use diagnostic equipment and established repair procedures to identify faults
• Work with the Shop Foreman and engineering teams on complex technical issues
• Document diagnostic findings, repairs, and service activity accurately
• Assist with diagnostic test plans and ongoing vehicle improvements
• Maintain an organized, safe workshop, including tools and parts
What we're looking for
• Professional automotive technician experience involving maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs
• Strong automotive electrical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Solid knowledge of vehicle systems, diagnostic tools, and repair procedures
• Ability to identify and resolve complex vehicle problems
• Clear written and verbal communication skill
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety procedures
• Valid driver's license and proof of three consecutive years of licensure without gaps
• Ability to meet applicable driving-record, background-check, and drug-screening requirements
• Ability to obtain employer-provided forklift/gantry certification after hire
Preferred experience
• Dealership or OEM service environment
• Automotive R&D or engineering laboratory
• CAN systems, wiring diagrams, or soldering
• High-voltage battery systems
• Automotive trade school, associate degree, or related certification
Compensation and schedule
• Pay: $46–$50/hour, based on qualifications and interview outcome
• Employment: Ongoing W2 contract
• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Initial training: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, for six weeks
• Regular shifts: Day, afternoon/evening, and overnight options, with schedules that include weekends
This is an opportunity to apply your automotive diagnostic expertise to next-generation vehicle technology.
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