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Automotive Technician Established Independent Shop ($90K + Potential / Performance Bonuses)

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MARKS AUTO SERVICE

Gillette, NJ (In Person)

$82,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/1/2026

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Job Description

Automotive Technician
  • Established Independent Shop ($90K + Potential / Performance Bonuses)
MARKS AUTO SERVICE
Gillette, NJ Job Details Full-time $75,000
  • $90,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee discount Professional development assistance Retirement plan Qualifications ASE Certification Driver's License Automotive diagnostics
Full Job Description Experienced Automotive Technicians:
Ever catch yourself doing the math on how many more years you can keep doing this before something has to change? Because if you're being honest
  • really honest
  • you already know the answer.
You're good at what you do. Really good. You diagnose the ones nobody else can figure out. You carry more than your share. You take pride in doing it right, even when nobody's watching. And what do you get for it? The same check. The same lack of recognition. The same feeling that your best years are disappearing into a shop that was never going to give you what you deserve anyway. That's not a career. That's a slow burn. Here's what's different about Mark's Auto Service . We're not posting this ad because we're desperate. We're posting it because we're selective. Mark's has been a fixture in Gillette, NJ for over 36 years. Not by accident. Because we've built something worth protecting
  • real systems, real standards, and a team that actually holds itself accountable. And right now, there's one seat open for the right tech. Someone who's done settling. Someone who wants to grow, not just grind. Someone who's ready to be part of a shop that's built to last
  • and be better for it. We'll be straight with you though: this isn't for everyone. If you want to punch in, punch out, and collect a check
  • we're genuinely not your spot… And that's okay
  • we get it!
BUT… if you're tired of being overlooked, hungry to level up, and ready to do your best work somewhere that will actually recognize it? Keep reading. This might be exactly what you've been waiting for. ✅
HERE'S WHAT WE PROMISE OUR TECHS
$75K
  • 90K guaranteed base salary
  • you know what you're making before you turn a single wrench Weekly performance bonuses
  • top performers are adding $7K
  • 30K on top of that base every year Health Insurance Plan Allowance
  • because your health matters outside the shop too Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • we're invested in your future, not just your output Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
  • time to actually live your life 5-day work week Employee discounts
  • because you shouldn't pay full price where you work Paid training and ASE certification support
  • we invest in you getting better, because when you grow, we grow Clear path forward
  • this isn't a dead end, it's a launchpad ✓
WE WILL KEEP YOU BUSY
  • Mark's is a well-established, thriving shop with year-round marketing campaigns keeping the bays full.
No slow seasons, no scrambling for car count. Just steady, consistent work so you can stay focused and make money. ✓
YOU WILL ALWAYS KNOW WHERE YOU STAND
  • No playing favorites, no feeding gravy work to the shop pets.
We have a clear, transparent workflow process with structure and systems so everything is above board and accessible to everyone on the team. ✓
NO DRAMA
  • Life's too short to work with wrench throwers and prima donnas.
We don't tolerate them — so you won't have to either. ✓
YOU WILL LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY
  • There's real variety in the work we see here, and you'll be surrounded by motivated teammates who actually want to grow.
New challenges, new opportunities to sharpen your diagnostic skills — every single week. ✓
WE INVEST IN YOU
  • We pay for training that makes you more valuable in this industry.
ASE certifications? We've got you covered. If you're growing, the shop is growing — and we take that seriously. ✓
WE PROVIDE A SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
  • Uniforms provided, clean and organized shop, and up-to-date tools and diagnostic equipment.
You'll have everything you need to do your best work — no excuses, no shortcuts. ✓
YOU WILL NOT BE MICROMANAGED
  • We tell you what we need, and then we let you do your thing.
We have confidence in our team and we're not looking over your shoulder. Do great work — that's all we ask. ✓
WE DON'T OFFER JOBS, WE OFFER CAREER PATHS
  • This isn't a place to coast.
It's a place to grow. Tell us where you want to go professionally and we'll help you get there. The right person has a real future here. ✓
YOU WILL BE A PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL
  • We've been a pillar in the Gillette community for over three decades.
When you win, the shop wins, and our clients win. That's not a slogan — that's how we've operated since day one. ✅
HERE'S WHAT WE STAND FOR AND HOW WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS
✓ 635+ REVIEWS
AND A 4.9-STAR RATING!
  • After 36+ years in business, our reputation isn't something we talk about — it's something our clients talk about for us.
Nearly perfect scores across hundreds of reviews don't happen by accident. They happen because we do the job right, every single time. But don't take our word for it… See what our happy customers have to say: https://www.surecritic.com/reviews/marks-auto-service-1 ABOUT
MARK'S AUTO SERVICE
Mark's Auto Service has been taking care of Gillette drivers since 1989
  • nearly four decades of doing things the right way, building trust one repair at a time.
We're not a chain. We're not a franchise. We're an independently owned shop with a real reputation in this community that we've earned by never cutting corners and never compromising on quality. We operate by a simple code: do right by the customer, do right by the team, and the rest takes care of itself. That philosophy has kept clients coming back for years
  • and kept good techs on our team for the long haul. If you're looking for a shop that's going somewhere
  • and wants to take you with it
  • this is it.
SKILLS AND TRAITS THAT HELP YOU SHINE IN THIS ROLE
5+ years of professional experience in diagnostics, repairs, and general automotive service A-level tech or a strong B who operates like one
  • you know the difference between good enough and done right Strong diagnostic ability with a commitment to quality work that you'd stand behind with your name on it Team-first attitude
  • you lift the people around you, you don't drag them down Self-motivated, reliable, and punctual
  • we don't babysit, and we don't want to ASE certifications preferred
  • and we'll back you to earn more Valid driver's license and your own basic tools Someone who thrives in a structured, drama-free environment where the work speaks for itself Now, LOOK… if you're looking for just another job to clock in and out of
  • we're genuinely not the right fit, and that's okay.
However… if you're ready to level up your career in a shop that's built to last, that invests in its people, and that holds itself to a higher standard? We'd love to meet you.
READY TO JOIN A SHOP THAT'S BUILT TO LAST
  • AND
BUILT FOR YOU TO GROW?
Reach out however you're most comfortable: Apply on Indeed Email your resume to Drop off your resume in person at Mark's Auto Service
  • 834 Valley Rd, Gillette, NJ 07933 Call us at 908-647-7276 Don't have a resume yet, not ready to commit, or just have a quick question?
Text Mark directly at 908-568-4028 and mention that you saw this ad. We read every message, and respond to every serious inquiry. Talk soon, Mark #AutoTechnician #AutomotiveMechanic #AutomotiveTechnician #AutoMechanic #Technician #ATech #BTech #MasterTechnician #MasterTech #CarMechanic #AutoTech #Jobs #HelpWanted #AutomechanicJobOpenings #AutomotiveJobs #Gillette #NJ #NewJersey #
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Full-time Pay:
$75,000.00
  • $90,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount Health insurance Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): Do you have your own basic tools?
Experience:
professional automotive repair: 5 years (Preferred) Automotive diagnostics: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
ASE Certification (Preferred) Driver's License (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Gillette, NJ 07933 (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person