Automotive Technician

ASE Master Automotive Technician

Locals Automotive Repair – Pflugerville, TX

Locals Automotive Repair is looking for an experienced ASE Master Certified Automotive Technician to join our growing team.

We are a locally owned, veteran-owned and family-owned automotive repair company focused on building a different kind of repair shop—one where great technicians have the equipment, support, workflow, and leadership they need to make a great living while doing work they're proud of.

If you're an experienced technician who can diagnose vehicles, solve difficult problems, and complete repairs correctly the first time, we want to talk to you.

What We Offer

Highly competitive pay based on experience and production
Strong earning potential for experienced Master Technicians
Consistent workflow
Modern, well-equipped repair facility
Advanced diagnostic equipment and information systems
Professional service advisors who help keep technicians productive
Paid training and continued education opportunities
Career advancement as Locals Automotive Repair continues to grow
Supportive, team-oriented shop environment
Locally owned and operated company
Veteran-owned and family-owned business
A company that values technicians as skilled professionals

We believe great technicians shouldn't have to fight for hours, chase down approvals, or work in an environment where quality takes a back seat to production. Our goal is to give our technicians the opportunity and resources to diagnose correctly, repair correctly, and earn a great living doing it.

Responsibilities

As an ASE Master Technician, you will handle everything from routine repairs to advanced diagnostic and drivability concerns.

Responsibilities include:

Perform comprehensive vehicle diagnostics using professional scan tools, scopes, meters, schematics, and technical service information.
Diagnose complex check-engine-light, drivability, electrical, communication, and mechanical concerns.
Perform engine, transmission, drivetrain, cooling system, steering, suspension, brake, HVAC, and electrical repairs.
Diagnose CAN bus, module, sensor, wiring, charging, starting, and other automotive electrical system concerns.
Read and accurately interpret wiring diagrams and manufacturer service information.
Perform engine performance and drivability testing.
Diagnose and repair gasoline and light-duty diesel vehicles.
Perform steering and suspension repairs and wheel alignments.
Diagnose and service modern vehicle technologies, including ADAS-related systems when applicable.
Complete digital vehicle inspections and clearly document diagnostic findings and recommended repairs.
Verify repairs through proper testing and quality-control procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area.
Work closely with service advisors and other technicians to efficiently move vehicles through the repair process.
Mentor developing technicians when needed and contribute to a strong team environment.
Qualifications

Required:

Current ASE Master Automobile Technician (A1–A8) certification
Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities
Professional automotive repair experience
Advanced understanding of automotive electrical and electronic systems
Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical service information
Strong knowledge of engine performance, drivability, steering, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and drivetrain systems
Ability to independently diagnose vehicles rather than simply replace recommended parts
Valid driver's license
Professional attitude and strong work ethic
Commitment to quality workmanship and fixing vehicles correctly

Preferred:

5+ years of professional automotive repair experience
L1 Advanced Engine Performance certification
Advanced electrical and drivability diagnostic experience
Oscilloscope and advanced scan-tool experience
European, domestic, Asian, or light-duty diesel experience
ADAS diagnostic or calibration experience
Previous dealership or high-volume independent repair shop experience
Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a technician who takes pride in being the person other technicians turn to when a vehicle is difficult to diagnose.

You understand that being a Master Technician is more than replacing parts. You can identify the root cause of a failure, explain your findings, perform the repair properly, and verify that the customer's concern has been resolved.

You care about your reputation, your workmanship, and the people you work with.

About Locals Automotive Repair

Locals Automotive Repair was built around a simple idea: take care of our customers, take care of our employees, and become the automotive repair shop our local community can depen