Top 180 Automotive technician Jobs in West Des Moines, Ia

Automotive Master Technician / Diagnostic Specialist
Willard Garage —Waukee, IA
- $95,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- ASE Certification
- Computer literacy
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Automotive Mainline Technician
Willis Automotive —Des Moines, IA
- From $40 an hour
- Full-time
- ASE Certification
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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10d
Small Engine Technician Automotive experience required
Waukee Power Equipment —Waukee, IA
- $15 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Mechanic experience
- Customer service
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Automotive Technician
Brakes Plus —Clive, IA
- $17 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- ASE Certification
- Background check
- Customer service
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Automotive Driver Systems Calibration Technician
OEM Calibrations —Clive, IA
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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5d
Automotive Technician
Joey's Auto Shop —Des Moines, IA
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Automotive Technician
Shade Tree Auto —Grimes, IA
- $72,775 - $92,850 a year
- Multiple hires
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Service Technician
Tesla —Urbandale, IA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Auto Technicians
Richman BP —Des Moines, IA
- Mid-level
Automotive Service Technician
Deery Brothers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Waukee —Waukee, IA
- $22 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- ASE Certification
- Clean driving record
- Dealership
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Automotive Technician
Willis Automotive —Des Moines, IA
- $20 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- ASE Certification
- Clean driving record
- Dealership
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Automotive Mechanic/Automotive Technician
Performance Plus Automotive LLC —Pleasant Hill, IA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Driver's License
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Maintenance Worker
HEARTLAND CO-OP —Waukee, IA
- Part-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
1d
Automotive detailer, cosmetic repair technician
Iowa Auto Recon —Granger, IA
- $18 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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14d
Vehicle Condition Assessor
CarMax —Urbandale, IA
- $17.00 - $27.20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Automotive Technician - 2 Years Experience
Trent's Garage Complete Car Care Center —Clive, IA
- $25 - $60 an hour
- Email
- Clean driving record
- Mechanic experience
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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4d
Service Lube Technician
Kia of Des Moines —Des Moines, IA
- $35,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Automotive Technician (Honda)
Smart Honda Of Des Moines —Clive, IA
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Dealership
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Automotive Mechanic/Automotive Technician
Performance Plus Automotive —Pleasant Hill, IA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Driver's License
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Quick Lube Technician
Bob Brown Chevrolet —Urbandale, IA
- $16 - $17 an hour
- Full-time
- ASE Certification
- Dealership
- Computer literacy
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Automotive Master Technician / Diagnostic Specialist

Willard Garage
Waukee, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$95,000 - $140,000 a year

Benefits

Paid training
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

ASE Certification
Automotive repair
Driver's License
Automotive diagnostics

Full Job Description

Automotive Master Technician / Diagnostic Specialist
Willard Garage - Waukee, Iowa
Full-Time - Monday-Friday - $95,000-$140,000+ Annually - Flat Rate

Willard Garage is building something uncommon in Waukee: a growing independent repair shop with the facility, equipment, workload, and leadership to support a truly advanced technician.

Brian Willard spent 20 years as an aircraft technician and inspector before he and his wife, Peggy, opened Willard Garage in 2014. What began with the two of them in a leased space has grown into a premium 15-bay repair center with seven technicians, two service advisors, and plans to keep growing.

The standards that built the shop have not changed. Honesty matters. Quality matters. Details matter. The team calls it MAD: Meticulous Attention to Detail.

Willard Garage is now looking for a Master Technician and Diagnostic Specialist who can bring that same standard to complex drivability, electrical, intermittent, and advanced repair work.

What This Opportunity Looks Like

This is an all-makes, all-models position, excluding exotics. The current workload is primarily Domestic and Asian, with European, light-duty diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles also coming through the shop. European experience is highly valued, but this is not a European-only position.

The work will generally include:

Approximately 40% testing and diagnostics
Approximately 45% mechanical repair
Approximately 15% maintenance
Complex drivability and intermittent concerns
Electrical, network, module, sensor, and actuator diagnostics
Advanced engine diagnostics and repair strategy
Timing components and internal engine repairs
Brakes, steering, suspension, cooling systems, and driveline work
Complete digital vehicle inspections with clear testing results and recommendations

Willard Garage is looking for someone who can gather information, develop a testing strategy, confirm the cause, complete the repair, and verify the result. This is not a position for someone who relies on codes and parts replacement alone.

Tools and Equipment

Willard Garage has invested in the equipment and information needed to complete advanced work properly, including:

Advanced Autel scan tool with Remote Expert assistance
CarDAQ 3 programming equipment
OEM subscriptions for GM, Ford, FCA, Honda, Toyota, and others
Multiple bi-directional scan tools
ProDemand and Identifix
Electrical testing equipment
Oscilloscopes and pressure transducers
Specialty engine timing and drivetrain tools
R-1234yf and R-134a A/C equipment
BG fluid-service equipment
Flush-mounted alignment equipment
Technician computers and mobile devices for Tekmetric DVIs
ADAS calibration capabilities being added as the shop continues to grow

The shop is clean, heated, genuinely air-conditioned, and equipped with modern lifts and specialty tools.

Compensation

The realistic earning range for this position is $95,000-$140,000+ annually.

Compensation includes:

$35-$45 (flat rate) per flagged hour, based on experience and ability
Up to an additional $6 per flagged hour for ASE credentials, including $0.50 per certification, an additional $0.50 for ASE Master Technician status, and an additional $1.50 for L1 certification
Team performance bonus paid every two weeks
Technicians at this level generally earn an additional $400-$600+ per two-week pay period through the team bonus
Annual pay reviews
Additional opportunity and compensation for strong European experience

The bonus pool is based on a percentage of the team’s total gross profit for the pay period. Each technician’s share is influenced by flagged hours, skill, experience, and tenure.

This is a well-established part of Willard Garage’s compensation plan, not a vague bonus that may or may not appear.

Benefits and Support

Monday-Friday schedule
Technician hours of approximately 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
No weekends
$2,340 annual tax-free tool reimbursement
Health insurance with three plan options
Willard Garage pays 50% of the employee’s health insurance premium
Spouse, child, and family coverage available
Dental and vision insurance
Insurance eligibility beginning the first of the month after 60 days
401(k) with a 100% company match up to 5% of employee pay
401(k) eligibility after six months
Two weeks of combined vacation and sick PTO beginning in the first year (40 hours of PTO placed in the employee’s bank at the start of employment An additional 40 hours accrued during the first year)
PTO continues increasing with tenure
Six paid holidays
Company-provided uniforms with laundry service
Paid technical training
Employees are paid for their time spent in training
ASE certification support and increased pay for certifications
VISION and other local, online, and in-house training opportunities

What Will Make Someone Successful Here

Willard Garage needs someone who is fully independent in both diagnostics and repair. Five or more years of strong professional experience is preferred, but demonstrated ability matters more than a specific number of years.

The right person will bring:

Advanced diagnostic and electrical ability
Strong mechanical repair skills
Accurate, complete documentation
Good computer and typing skills
The ability to maintain strong production without sacrificing quality
A professional tool selection
Reliable attendance and follow-through
Pride in first-time-fix results
A willingness to collaborate with other experienced technicians
Confidence without ego
The ability to remain teachable, and still eager to learn even at an advanced level

ASE certifications are strongly preferred and financially rewarded. Master Technician, L1, and European experience are especially valuable.

What It Feels Like to Work Here

Willard Garage is professional, fast-paced, and collaborative. Technicians work independently, but they are not left alone when a difficult vehicle needs another perspective. The team shares information, offers second opinions, and helps when another set of hands is needed.

Brian and Peggy are present in the business and accessible to the team. Feedback is encouraged, expectations are clearly communicated, and employees are trusted with responsibility and the authority needed to carry it out.

The standards are high because Willard Garage is serious about building one of the premier repair teams in Iowa. In return, technicians receive the equipment, training, compensation, and support needed to meet those standards and build a strong career.

If advanced diagnostics, honest work, strong earning potential, and Meticulous Attention to Detail sound like the right combination, we can't wait to meet you!

License/Certification:

Valid driver’s license required
ASE certifications preferred
ASE Master Technician or L1 preferred

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Please do not contact the shop directly.

Pay: $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance

Application Question(s):

Please rate your diagnostic skill level on a scale of 1 - 10 with 10 being expert level and 1 being entry level
Please rate your electrical skill level on a scale of 1 - 10 with 10 being expert level and 1 being entry level

Experience:

Professional Automotive Repair: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

ASE Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Waukee, IA 50263 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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