Automotive Technician
25 days ago
Salinas
Job Description Smog & Automotive Technician (CA Smog Licensed) Monday – Friday | NO Weekends $65,000 – $100,000+ (Based on Experience & Performance) Trustlane Automotive – Salinas, CA At Trustlane Automotive, we don’t just fix cars — we build careers based on our TRUSTLANE values. We are a family-owned, high-volume, high-integrity shop looking for an experienced and skilled Automotive Technician with a California Smog License Preferred who still wants to grow, improve, and work with a strong team. Our TRUSTLANE Values At Trustlane, these values guide how we treat our customers, our vehicles, and each other: T – Transparency Honest inspections, clear communication, no shortcuts. R – Responsibility We own our work, our results, and our actions. U – Understanding / Communication We listen first, communicate clearly, and work as a team. S – Safety For our customers, our teammates, and ourselves — always. T – Teamwork We win together. No egos, no silos. L – Leadership Everyone leads by example, regardless of title. A – Accountability We do what we say, and we do it right the first time. N – Never Stop Improving Continuous training, learning, and growth are non-negotiable. E – Excellence High standards in workmanship, attitude, and service. Why Trustlane Automotive? • 5-day work week (We are closed weekends!), • 8 paid holidays, • 5 days PTO after 90 days (first year), • 50% paid traditional health insurance, • 3% IRA match, • Company-paid training, • Strong service advisors who can sell your work, • Wholesale parts & discounted labor, • Birthday cake & lunch, • Anniversary lunch of your choosing, • Family-owned, supportive environment What We’re Looking For • California Smog Licensed Technician, • Strong diagnostic and repair skills, • Pride in quality workmanship, • Team-oriented mindset, • Open to proven systems and processes, • 4.8 Google rating with 900+ reviews, • 400+ vehicles per month, • A shop built on trust, structure, and respect, • A place where great technicians are valued and appreciated We understand the right person probably already has a job. If you’re reading this and don’t feel respected, supported, or cared for at your current shop, we invite you to reach out. All calls are confidential Call or text: 831-809-7583 #hc213875