How to hire an automotive specialty technician

How to hire an automotive specialty technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step automotive specialty technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an automotive specialty technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new automotive specialty technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your automotive specialty technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an automotive specialty technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An automotive specialty technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, automotive specialty technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents automotive specialty technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Automotive Specialty Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Automotive Specialty Technician	Automotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.	$13-26
   Front End Mechanic	Unlike front-end specialists that have to specialize in the repair of just one system in a vehicle, front-end mechanics perform essential care and maintenance in a vehicle. Their job ranges from changing oil, checking out fluid levels, and rotating tires to fixing or replacing worn-out parts in a vehicle such as brake pads, wheel bearings, and sensors... Show more	$15-27
   Instrument Technician Apprentice	An instrument technician apprentice is responsible for performing installation and repairs on various electrical equipment and instruments such as control panels and motors, all while under the supervision and directives of a senior or master technician. Typically, their tasks revolve around conducting regular maintenance checks, coordinating with other technicians, organizing supplies, operating electrical tools, and understanding various electronic principles... Show more	$12-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • CPR
   • Direct Patient Care
   • Blood Pressure
   • Vital Signs
   • EKG
   • ICU
   • Physician Orders
   • Radiology
   • Catheter
   • Compassion
   • Computer System
   • Emergency Situations
   • Customer Service

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Use EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
   • Follow all HIPAA guidelines with no exception.
   • Perform routine patient phlebotomy, EKG, and transport for inpatient and outpatient medical analysis.
   • Perform procedures under direction of the provider (phlebotomy, EKG, glucose monitoring, and Foley insertion, etc . )
   • Field incoming communications, perform administrative duties such as chart upkeep and telemetry monitoring with close attention to detail and accuracy.
   • Explain dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient and calculate the proper amount for fluid removal during dialysis procedure.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your automotive specialty technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An automotive specialty technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, automotive specialty technicians' average salary in kentucky is 38% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level automotive specialty technicians earn 47% less than senior-level automotive specialty technicians.
   • Certifications. An automotive specialty technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an automotive specialty technician's salary.

   Average automotive specialty technician salary

   $40,431yearly

   $19.44 hourly rate

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   Entry-level automotive specialty technician salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

   Average automotive specialty technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$47,654	$23
   2	Georgia	$44,173	$21
   3	Florida	$42,171	$20
   4	New Jersey	$41,762	$20
   5	Indiana	$41,365	$20
   6	Arizona	$41,080	$20
   7	Texas	$40,773	$20
   8	Colorado	$40,098	$19
   9	Minnesota	$39,539	$19
   10	Virginia	$39,023	$19
   11	Ohio	$38,547	$19
   12	Pennsylvania	$37,954	$18
   13	Tennessee	$37,035	$18
   14	Illinois	$36,279	$17
   15	New York	$34,723	$17
   16	Utah	$34,045	$16
   17	North Carolina	$33,291	$16
   18	South Carolina	$32,209	$15

   Average automotive specialty technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	OUC	$57,078	$27.44	2
   2	Medical University of South Carolina	$52,372	$25.18	13
   3	Cedars-Sinai	$51,421	$24.72	21
   4	Sutter Health	$48,933	$23.53	22
   5	Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare	$48,530	$23.33	2
   6	CVS Health	$42,822	$20.59	26
   7	Sun Chemical	$42,789	$20.57	13
   8	Children's Minnesota	$42,293	$20.33
   9	The MetroHealth System	$41,590	$20.00	1
   10	Methodist Health System	$40,928	$19.68	20
   11	Ferro	$40,733	$19.58
   12	Carle Foundation	$40,682	$19.56	30
   13	Meijer	$40,271	$19.36
   14	Hendrick Health	$40,147	$19.30	11
   15	B. Braun Medical	$39,655	$19.06
   16	Hendrick Automotive Group	$39,250	$18.87
   17	UC Health	$38,978	$18.74	8
   18	Northside Hospital	$38,594	$18.55	46
   19	Engineering Consulting Services	$37,427	$17.99	5
   20	Genuine Parts	$36,844	$17.71	2

4. Writing an automotive specialty technician job description

   A good automotive specialty technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an automotive specialty technician job description:

   Automotive specialty technician job description example

   **Job Summary:**
   
   **Every Skill. Every Effort. Everything We Have**
   
   When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it's just one of the many reasons we've achieved our fifth consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have everything you need to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals.
   
   Come join the staff of GI Diag/Endoscopy. They have a position available for a Speciality Technician II, working in a dynamic unit requiring excellent partnership and a commitment to excellence every single day. If it is your goal to work in an environment of high accountability striving for excellence, this is the place for you!
   
   The GI Unit is an advanced gastroenterology unit performing approximately 900 cases per month. These cases include general GI, pancreatic-biliary GI, emergency GI with out-patient and in-patient procedures. The department includes a pre-operative unit and a licensed PACU.
   
   + You will cleans, disinfects, inventories, and maintains endoscopes and non-disposable equipment.
   
   + You will Operate and maintain ultrasonic scope washer; monitors and prepares inoperable/damaged scopes for repair.
   
   + Tests scope washer solutions daily and endoscopes as outlined in Unit Infection Control policies.
   
   + Orders and stocks hospital based medical supplies and tracks inventory of medical and other supplies from outside vendor orders.
   
   + Maintains PAR levels of necessary supplies, safely transfer and transports patients to and from procedures, and performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
   
   **Educational Requirements:**
   
   High school required
   
   **Licenses:**
   
   Surgical Tech certification preferred
   
   **Experience:**
   
   Minimum one year of GI Lab experience
   
   **Physical Demands:**
   
   Lifting, Standing, Walking
   
   **Working Title:** Specialty Tech II - GI/ENDO 12Hr AWS
   
   **Department:** GI Diag/Endoscopy Unit
   
   **Business Entity:** Service Lines & Ops
   
   **Job Category:** ,Clinical Operations,Clinical Operations
   
   **Job Specialty:** OR/Anesthesia
   
   **Position Type:** Full-time
   
   **Shift Length:** 12 hour shift
   
   **Shift Type:** Day
   
   Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right automotive specialty technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your automotive specialty technician job on Zippia to find and recruit automotive specialty technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit automotive specialty technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new automotive specialty technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the automotive specialty technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new automotive specialty technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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