VA State Inspector / Automotive Technician
3-Day Work Week | 6 Weeks Off Per Year
Grace Auto Sales and Service is looking for a licensed Virginia State Inspector who wants something better than the normal technician grind.
This is not a typical 5–6 day shop schedule. This position is built around a better quality of life: a 3-day workweek and approximately 6 weeks off per year while still working in a busy, growing, professional dealership environment.
We specialize in Honda, Toyota, Lexus, and Acura vehicles, and we are growing our service department with people who want to be respected, supported, and part of something long-term.
Why This Job Is Different
Most technician jobs ask you to give more and more of your life to the shop.
We are trying to build the opposite.
At Grace Auto, we believe technicians should have time for their family, their health, their goals, and their life outside of work. We want great people who take pride in their work, and we want to create a schedule and environment that helps them stay in the industry long-term.
This role is ideal for someone who is dependable, licensed, skilled, and tired of the normal burnout schedule.
What We Offer
- 3-day workweek
- Approximately 6 weeks off per year
- Competitive flat-rate pay based on experience
- Busy used-car dealership with consistent work
- Focus on Honda, Toyota, Lexus, and Acura vehicles
- Supportive ownership that cares about technician retention and quality of life
- Opportunity to grow with a dealership that is expanding its service department
- A team environment where good work matters
Pay
$32–$40 flat rate per flagged hour, based on experience, skill level, and qualifications.
Even higher earning potential may be available for the right person with strong diagnostic, repair, and production ability.
Responsibilities
- Perform Virginia State Inspections
- Complete used-car inspections and safety checks
- Perform maintenance and light mechanical repairs
- Diagnose and repair common vehicle issues
- Complete brakes, suspension, steering, tires, fluids, and general service work
- Accurately document recommended repairs
- Work efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards
- Communicate clearly with service advisors and management
- Help us deliver safe, reliable vehicles to our customers
Requirements
- Current Virginia State Inspector license required
- Automotive repair experience required
- Honda/Toyota experience preferred, but not required
- Must be dependable, professional, and quality-focused
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must have your own basic tools
- Valid driver’s license required
- Strong attention to detail required
About Grace Auto
Grace Auto Sales & Service is an independent used-car dealership in Richmond, VA. We specialize in older, higher-mileage Hondas, Toyotas, Lexus, and Acura vehicles.
We are building a service department where technicians are valued, respected, and given a better path. We care about the people who work here, and we believe great businesses are built by helping people grow, develop, and have a better life.
If you are a licensed Virginia State Inspector who wants a better schedule, steady work, and a team that actually values you, we would love to talk.
Schedule
3-day workweek, 6 weeks off per year
Work location: Richmond, VA 23294
Job type: Full-time
Pay: $32–$40 flat rate per flagged hour
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How long have you had your state inspector license?
- Would you consider yourself an A, B or C level tech?
Work Location: In person
