Automotive Technician

📍 San Marcos, CA | Full-Time

🌊 Coastal Car Care

Coastal Car Care is a high-volume, AAA-approved, family-owned auto repair shop serving North County for over 13 years.

We’ve built our reputation on honesty, quality work, and long-term relationships—with 200+ 5-star reviews to back it up. We service a wide range of vehicles including domestic, select import, classic cars, and 4WDs.

There’s no upselling pressure, no politics—just solid work, good customers, and a strong team.

We’re looking for an experienced A-Level Automotive Mechanic / Technician who:

• Can diagnose and repair vehicles independently
• Takes pride in doing the job right the first time
• Is reliable, honest, and detail-oriented
• Wants a long-term home, not just another job

If you’re tired of warranty work, being pushed to upsell, or dealing with poor shop management—this is a different environment.

You’ll handle a wide range of diagnostics and repairs, including:

• Advanced drivability & computer diagnostics
• Engine performance and repair
• Brakes (disc & drum)
• Steering & suspension
• Electrical systems & HVAC
• Inspections, maintenance & tune-ups
• Heavy line work

• 3+ years of verifiable automotive experience
• A-Level diagnostic and repair ability
• Experience with foreign and domestic vehicles
• Experience with pre-1995 vehicles or willingness to learn
• Valid driver’s license & clean driving record
• Own hand tools
• Strong references
• ASE certifications (or willingness to obtain — we pay for them)

💰 $100,000+ earning potential (based on experience)

✅ Guaranteed minimum pay + flexible structure (hourly, commission, or combo)

🚫 No weekends

🚫 No unnecessary upselling

Additional benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation & sick time
• Retirement savings
• Paid uniforms
• Employer-sponsored training & ASE certifications
• Career growth opportunities (including service advisor path)

• Low-stress, team-oriented shop
• Work alongside a team with 150+ years of combined experience
• State-of-the-art equipment, scan tools & diagnostic software
• Access to multiple online diagnostic resources
• Clean, organized, professional environment

• Family-owned with a strong reputation
• Stable, long-term team
• No micromanagement or dealership politics
• Focus on quality work over volume pressure
• Your skills are respected—and rewarded

If you’re serious about finding a shop where your work matters:

👉 Apply here or send your resume including:

• Work history (shops + dates)
• Availability/start date
• Any additional relevant experience

Walk-ins are also welcome (please bring a resume or work history).

Automotive Technician • Mechanic • Auto Tech • Master Technician • Diagnostics • ASE • Classic Cars • 4WD • Electrical • Engine Repair