What We Offer:

Busy Schedule, Full Bays for REAL Earning Potential. NO Weekends, M-F schedule, 7:30 am

•5 pm. Hourly pay + team bonus. Air Conditioned, Clean, New Construction, 15 bay shop. $2,340 tax-free annual tool reimbursement. 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 5% of employee pay. Two weeks combined vacation and sick PTO beginning in the first year. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Six Paid Holidays. Company-provided uniforms with laundry service. Paid technical training including ASE certification support and pay increases with ASE certifications. Our Commitment & Mission At Willard Garage Our mission is simple: provide a positive and trusted auto repair experience for every customer. We accomplish this by cultivating a high level of collaborative teamwork and open, honest, and direct communication with each customer. Willard Garage is a modern, 15-bay independent repair facility equipped to support advanced technicians in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Technicians work independently while benefiting from strong team support on complex repairs. Founded in 2014 by former aircraft technician and inspector Brian Willard and his wife Peggy, Willard Garage offers accessible daily leadership, clear expectations, and a culture built on trust and transparency. We are dedicated to building Iowa's premier repair team by providing high standards, top-tier equipment, training, and competitive compensation. What You Bring to the Team Willard Garage is hiring a General Service Technician to take ownership of routine maintenance and light repair work, perform thorough digital vehicle inspections (DVIs), and maintain our shop's high standards of quality.

Qualifications & Experience:

Experience:

3+ years of hand-on experience servicing Domestic, Asian, and European passenger cars and light trucks.

Tools & Equipment:

Possess a tool box or cart with a basic mechanics tool set.

Credentials:

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record, no exceptions.

Key Traits:

Attendance and punctuality, high attention to detail, strong work ethic, and a team-first attitude. Maintains a clean and organized work space.

Daily Focus:

Approximately 70% basic maintenance: Digital vehicle inspections, oil and filter services, fluid services, tires and tire repairs, road-force balancing, batteries, wipers, bulbs, and filters. Approximately 20% light mechanical repair: Brake repairs, light suspension and steering work, cooling-system repairs, external engine components such as belts, pulleys, and sensors. Approximately 10% basic testing and diagnostics: basic battery, starter, and alternator testing. Code retrieval and guided diagnostic procedures. Why Top Technicians Choose Us The shop is clean, heated, and genuinely air-conditioned! We have highly experienced and skilled Service Advisors, and Technicians, and Leadership to help you grow and excel. If you are looking for a full schedule, strong team support, and a shop where your skills are recognized and respected, you will find it here. We build an environment where ambitious technicians can do their best work without being micromanaged or underappreciated. Willard Garage expects technicians to continue learning and provides at least 30 hours of continuing education each year. Are you ready for steady work, a full schedule, and full bays? Do you feel like your skills are under-utilized or under-appreciated? Check out a shop team that respects you, your contribution to repair excellence, and working together to deliver. Compensation The realistic earning range for this position is $45,000

•60,000 annually.

Compensation includes:

Hourly pay based on experience. Team performance bonus paid every 2 weeks that commonly range from $50

•150 per 2 week pay period. Quarterly performance reviews. Additional earning potential for ASE certifications License/Certification/Experience Valid driver's license required (must be insurable by our carrier). Basic tool box and basic mechanics tool set. AC609 Certification is a plus, but not required. ASE Certifications are a plus, but are not required. 3+ years experience required

Pay:

$18.00

•$25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0

•50.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Profit sharing Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have the ability to lift 75 lbs to perform job duties?

Experience:

Lube or General Service:

3 years (Required) all-makes all-models : 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

drivers license with clean driving record (Required) ASE Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person