Automotive Service Technician AIR-CONDITIONED Independent Shop | Hourly Pay + Efficiency Bonuses Are you an experienced service technician who is tired of the flat-rate rat race, chasing hours, fighting chaos, poor dispatch, and sweating through the summer in a shop that does not have your back? Thornton Automotive Dover is looking for skilled Automotive Service Technicians who want a better long-term home: a clean, organized, AIR-CONDITIONED service shop with strong family ownership, steady work, modern equipment, and a team that respects good technicians. We are family-owned, reputable, and have been in business since 1993. We believe technicians should be able to focus on doing quality work without unnecessary drama, disorganization, or pressure from a broken pay system. PAY & COMPENSATION: HOURLY PAY + EFFICIENCY BONUS. Competitive hourly pay based on experience, skill level, diagnostic ability, and overall production. You also have the opportunity to earn an efficiency/performance bonus tied to quality work, productivity, and helping keep the shop moving the right way. No flat-rate-only setup. No guessing. No games. Just a better way to pay good technicians. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: • Diagnostics, Drivability concerns, CAN/network issues, no-starts, and intermittent problems (qualified techs) • General level service and repair work performed accurately and efficiently. • Quality checks, verification, and clear documentation of findings. • Professional communication with advisors and management so the repair process stays organized. • Help raise the overall level of the shop through quality work and a team-first attitude. WHY TECHNICIANS LIKE WORKING HERE: • AIR-CONDITIONED / temperature-controlled shop. • Clean, modern, professional work environment. • Family-owned business with real leadership and stability. • In business since 1993 with a strong local reputation. • Steady workflow and organized dispatch. • Respect for technicians and their time. • Investment in equipment, scan tools, and training. • No corporate nonsense and no flat-rate-only pressure. • Full-time, consistent schedule. BENEFITS: • Low-cost individual health care. • Paid time off. • Paid training and certifications encouraged. • Tool and equipment support. • Full-time, steady hours. • Long-term career opportunity. QUALIFICATIONS: • Proven automotive service technician experience. • Strong diagnostic ability preferred, but not required. • ASE certifications are a plus. • Tools appropriate for your skill level are required. • Quality-minded and team-oriented. • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; must be insurable. READY FOR A BETTER SHOP? If you are a skilled technician who is tired of flat-rate stress, poor shop organization, and/or being treated like just another number, we would like to talk. Confidential conversations are welcome.