Automotive Technician Career Path

Vehicle lift setting

Tireshop basic skills

Flat repairs

Oil changes

Tire knowledge & installation

Wheel torque procedures

Maint light resets

Alldata proficiency

DVI proficiency

TIA safety training

Carfax History Search

Proper Fluids Specifications

Keeps work area clean and organized

Toolbox organization

SOP Proficiency

40 hrs Training per year

Lives Values

(by end of 90 days)

Basic Automotive Tire Service

Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Certified Automotive Tire Service

$17-$20/hour

Hunter alignment training

Basic diagnostic ability

Basic front end repair

Basic belt hose repair

Basic coolant components

Alldata proficiency

Basic understanding of electrical components

Train GS 2 replacement

Acquire specialty tools

80% Productive (turned hours vs hours worked)

Clear desire to move into tech role with flat rate pay

NCSI must be kept valid

Keeps work area clean and organized

Toolbox organization

SOP Proficiency

40 hrs Training per year

Lives Values

(by end of 90 days)

ASE Certifications:

A4 - Suspension & Steering

A5 - Brakes

G1 - Auto Maintenance & Light Repair

Hunter Alignment Certifications:

Alignment Fundamentals Level 1

Alignment Fundamentals Level 2

$20-24/hour

90% productive (turned hours vs hours worked)

NCSI must be kept valid

Independent problem solving improved across an array of diagnostic skills

Improved efficiency of diagnosis with both speed and accuracy

Owns all necessary Tech tools - more specialty tools

Time Management - above average ability to balance and prioritize tasks throughout the day

Tenacity and Fortitude- persistance in overcoming challenges and obstacles

Resourceful and autonomous

Keeps work area clean and organized

SOP Proficiency

40 hrs Training per year

Lives Values

all required certs from prior levels plus

ASE Certifications:

A6 - Electrical/Electronic Systems

A7 - Heating and A/C

flat rate (B) $25-$29

flat rate (B)

100% productive (turned hours vs hours worked)

Mentor skills- the go-to technical resource, and helps others succeed

Exceptional problem solving skills

Leadership skills - Sees big picture, corrects problems before they happen

Minimal rechecks (no more than 1 per month)

Keeps work area clean and organized

SOP Proficiency

40 hrs Training per year

Lives Values

all required certs from prior levels plus

ASE Certifications:

A1 - Engine Repair

A2 - Auto Transmission/Transaxle

A3 - Manual Drive Train & Axles

A6 - Electrical/Electronic Systems

A7 - Heating and A/C

A8 - Engine Performance

Hybrid Certification

flat rate (A) $30-$36

flat rate (A)

ASE Master cert Plus L1

Hybrid certification through ACDC 100% productive (turned hours vs hours worked)

Mentor skills- the go-to technical resource, and helps other succeed

Exceptional problem-solving skills

Leadership skills - Sees big picture, corrects problems before they happen

Minimal rechecks (no more than 1 per month)

Shop cleanliness

Toolbox organization

SOP Proficiency

40 hrs Training per year

Lives Values

all required certs from prior levels plus

ASE Certifications:

A1 - Engine Repair

A2 - Auto Transmission/Transaxle

A3 - Manual Drive Train & Axles

A8 - Engine Performance

L1- Advanced Driveability

All above = Master Tech

L3-L4 additional $2/hr

flat rate (A) $38-$42