CERTIFIED MASTER TECHNICIAN - FULTON MARKET
Location: 1385 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607 | Type: Full-time | Schedule: Mon–Sat, 50–60 hrs/week (during peak seasons) | Pay: $120,000/year + Performance Bonuses | Weekly Pay
Who We Are
Bruiser Auto isn't your average repair shop. We run like an Apple Store: clean, organized, tech-forward, built around real customer experience. High standards. Fast execution. We take care of our team.
Fulton Market is where it all started. Our proven location and the foundation of everything we've built. We're looking for a Certified Master Technician to lead our technical operations and help us scale what's working.
What You'll Do
- Diagnose and repair vehicles across all makes and models using OBD-II scanners, Alldata, and manufacturer-specific diagnostic platforms
- Own complex repairs: alignments, electrical systems, HVAC, drivetrain, engine performance, advanced diagnostics
- Mentor and supervise Level A, B, and C technicians—set the standard for quality and professionalism on the shop floor
- QC review completed work before vehicles return to customers
- Communicate findings clearly to service writers, management, and customers (translate complex technical work into customer-facing language)
- Use Shopmonkey (our shop management software) to log work, track jobs, and maintain detailed documentation—non-negotiable
- Stay current with manufacturer technical bulletins, recall updates, and emerging automotive technology
- Follow OSHA and EPA safety rules without exception; maintain a clean, organized work area
- Handle both retail and fleet vehicles; maintain consistent quality across all job types
- Work directly with management on workflow strategy and shop-wide solutions
What We're Looking For
- Technical mastery: Diagnose and fix complex problems that other shops can't figure out
- Leadership: Bring technicians up to your level; mentor with patience and clarity
- Continuous learning: Stay ahead of automotive technology changes and manufacturer updates
- Pride in work: Refuse to cut corners; settle for nothing less than excellence
- Safety discipline: Documentation, procedures, and professional standards are non-negotiable
What You Need
- ASE Master Automobile Technician certification (required) or equivalent demonstrated mastery
- 5+ years hands-on repair experience with proven master-level diagnostic track record
- Expertise in alignments, electrical systems, HVAC, drivetrain diagnostics, engine performance (this is not an oil-and-tires role)
- Proficiency with OBD-II scanners, Alldata, modern diagnostic software
- Shopmonkey proficiency
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Complete set of professional tools (we reimburse for work-specific additions)
- 21+ years old
- Clean background check; pass pre-employment drug test
- Strong communication skills with teammates, junior technicians, management, and customers
What You'll Earn
- $120,000 annual salary, paid bi-weekly
- Performance bonuses based on efficiency, quality, and shop KPIs
- Aetna health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Life insurance
- $500 tenure bonus every 6 months
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Professional development: company covers ASE exam fees and study materials
- Company laptop, diagnostic software access, vehicle during work hours
- Professional apparel, $150 Red Wing boot stipend annually
- Weekly team lunches
Why Bruiser Auto
- Work in one of Chicago's cleanest, most organized shops
- Real voice in how we run operations, train our team, and serve customers
- Growing business where excellence is the baseline, not the exception
- Leadership opportunity at the location that built our reputation
- Systems and tools that make your day smoother
Join Us
If you're tired of old-school shops and ready for a real leadership role in a tech-driven operation, this is it. Apply today.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Automotive repair: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
