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Automotive Diagnostic Technician

SWHireA - San Francisco, CA - Full Time

$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.

Apply: Automotive Diagnostic Technician
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