NOW HIRING: Experienced Automotive Technician – $60/HR Flag Rate
Location: Mayo Autoworks 2 – Killeen / Harker Heights, TX
Pay: $60/hour Flag Rate
Guaranteed Minimum: $1,200 per week (20-hour guarantee)
Average Weekly Flag Hours: 20–40+ hours
About Mayo Autoworks 2
Mayo Autoworks is a family-owned automotive repair business that has proudly served the Killeen area for over 50 years. Our reputation is built on honesty, quality workmanship, accurate diagnostics, and taking care of our customers.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Automotive Technician to join our team.
Our shops work on a wide variety of vehicles, with a strong focus on domestic cars and trucks, including diesel-powered vehicles. We're looking for a well-rounded technician who is confident diagnosing difficult problems and capable of handling repairs from start to finish.
Who We're Looking For
Our ideal technician has strong, proven experience in:
- Domestic cars and trucks
- Gas and diesel diagnostics and repair
- Advanced electrical and drivability diagnostics
- Engine and transmission diagnostics and repair
- Suspension, steering, HVAC, brakes, and drivetrain systems
- Complete A–Z automotive repair
Experience with foreign vehicles is helpful, but our primary focus is finding a technician with strong domestic and diesel experience.
This is not an entry-level position. We're looking for a seasoned technician who can confidently diagnose problems, work independently, and consistently produce high-quality repairs.
Why Work With Mayo Autoworks?
✅ $60/HR Flag Rate
✅ $1,200 Weekly Guarantee – Guaranteed minimum equivalent to 20 flag hours per week
✅ 20–40+ Average Weekly Flag Hours – Consistent opportunity to produce and earn
✅ Health Insurance – Available after successful completion of a 60-day probationary period
✅ Dental Insurance – Available after successful completion of a 60-day probationary period
✅ Vision Insurance – Available after successful completion of a 60-day probationary period
✅ Every Other Saturday Off
✅ Consistent Workload
✅ Modern, Clean & Fully Equipped Facility
✅ Family-Owned Environment – Professional, respectful, and team-oriented
Your Role
As an Automotive Technician at Mayo Autoworks, you'll be responsible for accurately diagnosing and repairing a wide variety of vehicles, with an emphasis on domestic gas and diesel platforms.
We need someone who takes pride in finding the actual cause of a customer's concern, completing quality repairs, and doing the job right the first time.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair domestic gas and diesel vehicles
- Perform advanced engine, electrical, and drivability diagnostics
- Diagnose and repair diesel engine and related systems
- Utilize OEM and aftermarket diagnostic tools and software
- Perform A–Z repairs, including engines, transmissions, suspension, steering, HVAC, brakes, electrical systems, and drivetrains
- Perform and document thorough multi-point inspections
- Clearly document diagnostic findings and recommended repairs
- Communicate effectively with Service Advisors
- Identify needed and future maintenance
- Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
- Assist less-experienced technicians when needed
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of professional automotive repair experience
- Strong domestic vehicle experience required
- Diesel diagnostic and repair experience strongly preferred
- MUST have your own complete, professional-grade automotive tool set
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities
- Experience with electrical and drivability diagnostics
- Proficient with modern diagnostic scan tools and software
- ASE certifications preferred or willingness to obtain
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Must be able to provide professional/work-related references confirming technical ability and previous shop performance
IMPORTANT: Applicants must have their own professional automotive tools and be equipped to perform day-to-day repairs.
Professional References Required
Qualified candidates must be able to provide professional references who can verify:
- Technical and diagnostic ability
- Domestic vehicle experience
- Diesel experience, if applicable
- Quality and accuracy of repairs
- Reliability and work ethic
- Previous shop performance
Schedule
Full-Time
- Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Every Other Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Every Other Saturday Off
This is an in-person position only.
Candidates must be able to reliably commute to our Killeen, TX 76542.
If you're an experienced automotive technician with strong domestic diagnostic skills and diesel experience, and you're looking for a shop that offers $60/hour flag rate, a $1,200 weekly guarantee, consistent work, and health, dental, and vision benefits after 60 days, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and be prepared to provide professional references with your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,400.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and every other Saturday from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM?
- Are you a team player and will help guide other technicians to accurate diagnosis when needed?
- How would you rate your eletrical diagnostic skills on a scale of 1-5? (5=expert) What electrical diagnostic work are you comfortable performing independently?
- If hired, when would you be able to start?
- On a scale of 1 - 5, (5=expert) what is your diagnostic accuracy? What areas of automotive repair do you specialize in or have most experience with? (examples: diesel, domestic vehicles, electrical diagnostics, engine repair, etc.)
- Do you own your own set of professional automotive tools required to independently perform diagnostics and repairs? If yes, briefly describe your tool setup.
Experience:
- Automotive repair: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Killeen, TX 76542 (Required)
Work Location: In person
