Mobile Automotive Technician – South Austin
Location: Austin, TX — Mobile Service, South Austin & Surrounding Areas
Job Type: Contract — Full-Time / Part-Time Flexible
Pay: $80–$100/hr effective labor rate depending on technician level
READ BEFORE APPLYING
This is not an entry-level C-Level position.
We are looking for B-Level and A-Level automotive technicians who can work independently, diagnose problems accurately, and take ownership of the vehicle in front of them.
This position is not a good fit if your experience is primarily:
- Oil changes
- Tire shops
- Basic maintenance
- Parts installation without diagnosis
- Service advising
- Call center or customer-service roles
We are looking for technicians who can:
- Diagnose vehicles independently
- Solve problems without guessing
- Test before replacing parts
- Handle no-start, electrical, drivability, mechanical, and diagnostic problems
- Work effectively in real-world mobile field conditions
- Know when a vehicle is outside the scope of mobile service
- Communicate findings clearly and professionally
If you cannot confidently diagnose a vehicle, this position is not for you.
HOW OUR SYSTEM WORKS
Think of Silicon Hills Mobile Mechanics as a dispatch-based mobile automotive service platform.
We handle:
- Marketing
- Customer intake
- Scheduling
- Payments
- Dispatch
- Customer communication
- Parts coordination
- Administrative support
You handle:
- Diagnostics
- Repairs
- Testing
- Execution
- Documentation
- Professional customer interaction at the vehicle
Our goal is simple:
We handle the office. You handle the vehicle.
JOB FLOW
You control your availability.
- You provide your available working days and times.
- Our office sends you Service Assignments.
- You review the assignment.
- You accept or decline.
- If you accept, you own the assignment.
- If you decline, we reassign it.
There is no unnecessary micromanagement.
You are expected to operate independently while remaining fully accountable to your Foreman and Office Manager.
We provide the structure, systems, and customer flow.
You are responsible for the work.
YOUR PAYFirst 90 Days — Probationary Period
Diagnostics: $80 flat per completed diagnostic assignment
Labor: 40% labor split
Effective labor rate: $80/hr
After Probation
Technicians who meet our performance and diagnostic standards move to a:
50% labor split
Effective labor rate: $100/hr
A-Level technicians may start at the 50% labor split based on demonstrated experience and ability.
Your level is based on what you can actually do in the field — not simply how long you have been working or what certifications appear on your resume.
PAY STRUCTURE
- Paid weekly by direct deposit or cash app
- $20 fuel reimbursement per completed job
- You keep 100% of your tips
- No waiting around at a shop for work
- Schedule based on your availability
- Compensation increases with demonstrated capability
WHAT A STRONG DAY CAN LOOK LIKE
When assignments are properly stacked, a productive day can look like:
Customer 1 (Morning - 9am)
Diagnostic: $80
3 hours labor: $240
Total: $320
Customer 2 (Noon - 1pm)
Diagnostic: $80
5 hours labor: $400
Total: $480
Customer 3 (Evening - 7pm)
Diagnostic: $80
1 hour labor: $80
Total: $160
Example total for 1 day: $960
Actual earnings depend on assignment availability, job complexity, hours worked, travel, and technician performance.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
Diagnostic ability is a major part of this position.
We expect you to have:
- Strong real-world diagnostic ability
- Professional automotive tools
- A professional scan tool
- Electrical testing equipment
- Mechanical testing equipment
- The ability to read wiring diagrams and service information
- The ability to perform systematic diagnostic testing
- A reliable vehicle suitable for mobile service
- Clear and professional communication
- Accurate job documentation
- The ability to work independently
You should be comfortable diagnosing problems involving:
- No-start conditions
- Electrical systems
- Charging systems
- Starting systems
- Fuel and ignition systems
- Engine performance
- Cooling systems
- Drivability
- Mechanical failures
- Check-engine concerns
- Intermittent faults
We are looking for technicians who solve problems, not technicians who simply replace parts.
NON-NEGOTIABLE RULES
These rules protect the company, the customer, and you.
- No side work from company leads
- No taking company customers for personal work
- No quoting customers directly
- No unauthorized repairs
- No unauthorized price changes
- No parts substitution without approval
- No shortcuts
- No falsifying diagnostic findings or job documentation
- No misrepresenting work performed
- No bypassing company procedures
If you find additional work, document it and communicate it through the proper process.
The technician diagnoses and performs the work.
The office controls the customer-facing estimate, authorization, payment, and scope of work.
SOUTH AUSTIN SERVICE AREA
Our South Austin territory is centered around the Westlake → Zilker/Barton → Downtown → Central/South Austin corridor.
Primary service ZIP codes include:
78746, 78735, 78704, 78703, 78701, 78705, 78745, 78748, 78741, 78749, 78733, 78736
Assignments may also extend into surrounding communities depending on technician availability and company dispatch needs.
THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF...
- You are tired of traditional flat-rate shop environments
- You want more control over your schedule
- You prefer working independently
- You are confident diagnosing vehicles
- You enjoy solving difficult automotive problems
- You want structured work without constant supervision
- You want an opportunity to earn based on your actual ability
- You take pride in clean, professional work
- You want to be part of a growing mobile automotive operation
THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR YOU IF...
- You need constant supervision
- You rely on someone else to diagnose the vehicle
- You simply replace parts based on codes
- You are uncomfortable with electrical diagnostics
- You do not own proper professional tools
- You do not have a capable scan tool
- You cannot document your diagnostic process
- You are not comfortable working independently
- You expect the office to tell you exactly how to repair every vehicle
FINAL NOTE
We move fast, and we maintain high standards.
We are building a technician-driven mobile service operation where good technicians have the opportunity to make good money without the traditional shop environment.
If you are technically strong, independent, professional, and capable of solving problems in the field, we want to talk to you.
If you cannot diagnose without someone standing over you, this position will expose that quickly.
Come prepared to prove what you can do.
Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- What type of Diagnostic Scanner do you have?
- Do you have reliable transportation?
Experience:
- Mechanic: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- ASE Certification (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
