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Journey Auto Repair
Minneapolis, MN (In Person)
$104,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
WHO THIS IS FOR?
This ad is not for everyone. It's written for a specific kind of technician — one who holds themselves to a standard most shops can't even define. If you're an A-level tech who is tired of being the best person in a broken environment, keep reading.THE SHOP
- BY
THE NUMBERS
- 5 bays, 7 lifts
- 4 technicians on the floor
- ~320-350 cars per month (approximately 80 per tech)
- Average repair order: ~$600
- Diagnostic equipment: Autel, Snap-on, J-Box for programming
- Air-conditioned shop
- Longest-tenured tech has been here 6 years — since nearly day one We are currently running below capacity because we are down one tech.
COMPENSATION
Flat rate, tiered structure — your efficiency drives your income.- Flag hour rate: $40
- $60/hr (scales with hours turned)
- Realistic annual range: $105,000
- $150,000
- Strong techs earn at the top.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Perform accurate diagnostics on domestic and foreign vehicles
- Execute high-quality repairs with full ownership of your work
- Communicate clearly with service advisors — no shortcuts on documentation
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
- Hold the standard when others might not
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 10+ years of experience as an automotive technician
- Strong diagnostic ability — you're the tech other techs ask
- Ability to work independently without hand-holding
- Honest, detail-oriented, and accountable
- Drama-free, growth-minded, and here for the long term
- ASE certifications preferred
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Compensation & Schedule- $105,000
- $150,000/year (flat rate, tiered)
- Monday
- Friday only. No Saturdays. No Sundays. No exceptions. Benefits
- Health insurance reimbursement
- Dental, Vision, Life & Disability through Aflac
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation AND sick PTO — both available to all full-time staff
- Paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave Tools & Equipment
- Autel, Snap-on, and J-Box diagnostic equipment
- All essential shop tools provided
- Air-conditioned shop
- Updated lifts and equipment — we invest in what techs actually need Growth
- Leadership and advancement opportunities as we scale to additional locations
- Paid training — we send our people to get better
WHO DOESN'T FIT HERE
- Techs who cut corners and call it good enough
- Anyone who blames others before looking inward
- People who need drama to feel engaged
- Anyone looking for a short-term check with no interest in staying
ABOUT JOURNEY AUTO REPAIR
Journey Auto Repair was acquired in 2019 by Pete Tavernier, a former technician who built this shop to be everything his previous shops weren't.Since then:
- Donated over $50,000 in free repairs to frontline workers
- Given away 50+ cars to families in need
- Delivered 2,000+ meals to families in crisis
- Opened a second location in Andover, actively pursuing a third
- Built a team with zero turnover among core staff Impact is not a marketing add-on here.
IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR
You're exactly who we're looking for. — or call/text Pete directly at (651) 600-2418. No recruiter. No HR filter. Pete answers. We move quickly with the right people. — Pete Tavernier, Owner |Journey Auto Repair Pay:
$105,000.00- $160,000.