Experienced Auto Tech - $120K Potential/Climate-Controlled/No Weekends

Auto Technicians: Ever get that feeling on the drive home... like something's still not quite settled, even though nothing actually went wrong today?

That's not burnout. It's quieter than that. It's the feeling of being good at what you do... and somehow still not being used for it.

You show up. You do solid work. You clock out.

And somewhere in there, a version of you that's capable of more just...

Goes back to sleep until tomorrow.

You didn't spend years earning your skills to feel like background noise in someone else's shop.

That's the gap Northland Automotive was built to close.

We're a fast growing, family owned shop in Rockford, MI, run by a shop manager, Tom, who spent thirty years turning wrenches himself before he ever touched a clipboard. He still gets his hands dirty.

He knows what it feels like to be buried in a diag with a service writer hovering, and he built this place so that doesn't become your daily grind.

And the best part?

We're growing fast, with plans to nearly double this location and add more shops in the next five years.

Which means the tech who joins now isn't filling a seat. They're getting in early on something still being built.

So… if you've been quietly telling yourself "it's fine where I'm at" for a little too long now... keep reading.

✅ HERE'S WHAT WE PROMISE OUR TECHS:

• $85K–$120K/year, based on experience and certification level
• Master Tech Bonus Program – extra dollars per hour, added to your weekly paycheck, for continuing education and consistent performance
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance (50% employer-paid)
• Simple IRA with 3% company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Up to $300 reimbursed for ASE certifications
• Christmas holiday party
• Five-day work week, no weekends
• Fully climate-controlled shop, with the latest diagnostic tools and software (Solera, Identifix)
• Weekly paid lunch-and-learns and a defined path from fundamentals to advanced diagnostics

✓ WORK-LIFE BALANCE (FAMILY 1ST!) – We believe people need time to recharge, and we're committed to you being happy inside and outside the shop. We offer a generous time off policy that includes a five-day work week with no weekends, and paid holidays.

✓ WE WILL KEEP YOU BUSY – We're a fast-growing business with active marketing campaigns, community outreach, and a loyal customer base keeping our bays full. You'll stay focused on doing your best work, not worrying about the ups and downs of car count.

✓ YOU WILL LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY (WE WILL PAY YOU TO LEARN) – We work on a wide range of makes and models, domestic and European, plus fleet work. You'll share ideas with skilled co-workers who are motivated to grow, and our weekly paid lunch-and-learns mean you're always building your skills, not standing still.

✓ YOU WILL BE APPRECIATED (OPEN DOOR POLICY) – We are a family-owned and operated shop. Decision-makers are on-site, not three layers removed. Everyone is part of the team here, and if you have a problem, you'll get real support. Your opinion is respected, and you can genuinely make a difference.

✓ WE WILL HELP YOU BECOME MORE VALUABLE (WE INVEST IN YOU) – We're big on professional growth. We reimburse up to $300 in ASE certifications and run an internal training program that takes you from fundamentals all the way to advanced diagnostics, whether you're just starting out or already a Master Tech.

✓ WE PROVIDE A SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT – Uniforms provided. A clean, well-lit, fully climate-controlled shop with the latest diagnostic tools and software, so you always have what you need to do your best work.

✓ YOU WILL ALWAYS KNOW WHERE YOU STAND (NO DRAMA) – We have a clear workflow with fair dispatching, no playing favorites, and no pet techs getting fed the gravy work. Everything is accessible, transparent, and above board.

✓ NO MICROMANAGERS – We let you know what we need from you, and then we let you do your job. If you need something, ask. If not, we'll stay out of your way and let you work.

✓ YOU WILL BE A PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL – We invest in our team with weekly meals, company outings like hockey games, bowling, and cookouts, and a genuine "everyone helps everyone" culture. When you win, the shop wins, and our customers win.

✓ WE DON'T OFFER JOBS, WE OFFER CAREER PATHS (ROOM TO GROW!) – We're aiming to nearly double this location and add one to two more shops over the next five years. That means real, ground-floor opportunity for the tech who wants to grow alongside us.

HERE'S WHAT WE STAND FOR (AND HOW WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS)

✅ 293+ REVIEWS and a 4.8-STAR RATING! Our customers don't just come back, they send their friends and family too. We back the majority of our work with a 36-month/36,000-mile warr