Technician positions
25 positions, each with what the role does, when a store needs it, what it pays and one flat fee per hire.
Technicians produce the labor that service sells, and they are the hardest seats in the building to fill. Our levels run from apprentice to factory elite, and the fee follows the level you hire. Specialty technicians cover diesel, EV, ADAS, mobile service and specialty dealers.
How to pick the right level
- Hire to your work mix: maintenance-heavy shops need C and B technicians; diagnostic work needs A, master or diagnostic technicians.
- An apprentice or C technician paired with a master technician builds your own pipeline.
- EV and ADAS technicians matter more every year as the vehicles you service change.
- Technician levels are defined in section 3 of our terms.
Every level, what it pays and the fee
Technician Helper
$500 per hireAssists technicians with parts, tools and vehicle moves while learning the trade.
When a store needs it: Mid-size stores and up. Pay: $31,410 to $43,480 a year.
Lube Technician
$1,500 per hireEntry level, little or no certification, and a desire to learn. Oil and fluids, tires, inspections, and spotting the next repair. Full details for this position.
When a store needs it: Every store. Pay: $34,360 to $42,150 a year.
Apprentice Technician
$1,500 per hireA technician in training, often fresh from a tech school or manufacturer program.
When a store needs it: Every store. Pay: $36,280 to $45,240 a year.
New Vehicle Prep Technician
$1,500 per hirePerforms pre-delivery inspection (PDI) and gets new inventory ready to sell.
When a store needs it: Mid-size stores and up. Pay: $36,280 to $45,240 a year.
Tire and Alignment Technician
$1,500 per hireMounts, balances and aligns, and sells the tire business that keeps customers in the drive.
When a store needs it: Mid-size stores and up. Pay: $36,540 to $48,930 a year.
Marine Technician
$2,500 per hireServices outboard and inboard engines and boat systems at marine dealers.
When a store needs it: Specialty dealers. Pay: $30,170 to $58,480 a year.
C Technician
$2,500 per hireEntry-level technician who performs maintenance, inspections and light repair under supervision.
When a store needs it: Every store. Pay: $36,280 to $45,240 a year.
Recon Technician
$2,500 per hireInspects and reconditions used vehicles so they reach the front line fast.
When a store needs it: Mid-size stores and up. Pay: $36,280 to $59,920 a year.
Window Tint Installer
$2,500 per hireInstalls window film and often paint protection film for sales and service customers.
When a store needs it: Mid-size stores and up. Pay: $36,860 to $65,000 a year.
Accessory Installer
$2,500 per hireInstalls dealer accessories, electronics, remote starts, lift kits and towing packages.
When a store needs it: Mid-size stores and up. Pay: $47,850 to $62,560 a year.
Motorcycle and Powersports Technician
$3,500 per hireRepairs motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides and personal watercraft at powersports dealers.
When a store needs it: Specialty dealers. Pay: $39,550 to $61,510* a year.
Mobile Service Technician
$3,500 per hirePerforms maintenance and repairs at the customer's home or business from a service van.
When a store needs it: Large stores. Pay: $45,240 to $75,970 a year.
RV Technician
$3,500 per hireRepairs RV chassis, electrical, plumbing, appliances and slide-outs at RV dealers.
When a store needs it: Specialty dealers. Pay: $45,240 to $59,920 a year.
Qualified Technician
$4,500 per hireA documented repair track record, generally two years or more, without current ASE or factory certification. Brakes, steering, suspension and routine repair. Full details for this position.
When a store needs it: Every store. Pay: $45,240 to $59,920 a year.
Diesel Technician
$5,500 per hireRepairs diesel engines and heavy-duty pickups, a must for truck-heavy stores.
When a store needs it: Mid-size stores and up. Pay: $56,990 to $78,060 a year.
ADAS Calibration Technician
$5,500 per hireCalibrates cameras, radar and driver assistance systems after repairs, alignments and glass work.
When a store needs it: Large stores. Pay: $59,920 to $75,970 a year.
Medium-Duty Truck Technician
$5,500 per hireServices commercial trucks and vans at commercial truck dealers and fleet service centers.
When a store needs it: Specialty dealers. Pay: $64,900 to $98,090 a year.
Heavy Equipment Technician
$5,500 per hireRepairs construction, farm and heavy equipment at equipment dealers.
When a store needs it: Specialty dealers. Pay: $68,100 to $76,070 a year.
Technical Trainer
$5,500 per hireTrains and certifies technicians across a group and runs the in-house apprentice program.
When a store needs it: Dealer groups. Pay: $93,290 to $124,980 a year.
Certified Technician
$7,500 per hireAt least two current ASE automobile certifications or the brand's mid-level factory certification. Diagnosis, electrical, HVAC and warranty work. Full details for this position.
When a store needs it: Every store. Pay: $59,920 to $75,970 a year.
EV Technician
$7,500 per hireTrained and certified to work safely on high-voltage electric and hybrid systems.
When a store needs it: Mid-size stores and up. Pay: $59,920 to $92,620 a year.
ASE Master Technician
$10,000 per hireCurrent ASE Master Automobile Technician, all of A1 to A8. Broad, multi-brand expertise for your hardest diagnostics. Full details for this position.
When a store needs it: Every store. Pay: $75,970 to $92,620 a year.
Diagnostic Technician
$10,000 per hireSpecialist in electrical, network and drivability problems that other techs cannot solve.
When a store needs it: Large stores. Pay: $75,970 to $92,620 a year.
Factory Master Technician
$15,000 per hireMaster-level factory certification for your brand, such as Toyota Master or Ford Master. Brand-trained for warranty and diagnostics. Full details for this position.
When a store needs it: Every store. Pay: $75,970 to $92,620 a year.
Factory Elite Technician
$20,000 per hireYour brand's top designation, such as GM World Class, Toyota Master Diagnostic or Ford Senior Master. The rarest tech in the building. Full details for this position.
When a store needs it: Every store. Pay: $92,620 and up a year.
About store size and pay
Store size guidance reflects how dealerships typically staff as they grow, drawn from our 25 years inside dealerships and recruiting for them since 2012. Every store is different, so we confirm the right level on your intake call.
- Every store: Any franchised or independent dealership
- Mid-size stores: About 100 or more new and used retail units a month, or 50 or more employees
- Large stores: About 250 or more units a month, or 150 or more employees
- Dealer groups: About 3 to 10 rooftops
- Large dealer groups: 10 or more rooftops
- Stores with a body shop, stores with in-house financing and specialty dealers: roles that depend on the business, not its size
Pay bands are what people in each role earn at automobile dealers, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), including commissions and bonuses. Most bands run from the 25th to the 75th percentile; senior levels use the upper range of the same occupation. A band marked * uses all-industry figures because BLS does not report that role for auto dealers.