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Motorcycle Technician

Southern California Motorcycles | Brea, CA

Pay: $22.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience and pay structure

Southern California Motorcycles is hiring a Motorcycle Technician for our service department. We're open to the right person at more than one skill level, from a solid C-level mechanic who handles service, tires, and inspections, to an experienced A-level tech who diagnoses and completes jobs start to finish. If either sounds like you, read on.

This is a professional dealership without the corporate nonsense. We keep our techs busy and we back them with paid factory training and a real path to move up.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform motorcycle maintenance, inspections, and repairs
• Handle oil changes, tires, brakes, chains, batteries, and general service
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues (to your experience level)
• Complete accessory installations and used motorcycle reconditioning
• Support factory warranty work and dealership repair processes
• Write up repair orders accurately and document the work performed
• Test ride motorcycles as needed
• Keep your area clean and work efficiently without cutting corners on quality or safety

EXPERIENCE LEVELS WE'LL CONSIDER

C-Level Technician

• 2+ years hands-on motorcycle or powersports experience preferred
• Handles basic service without constant supervision — tires, oil, brakes, batteries, inspections, general maintenance
• Wants to learn, take direction, and build toward A-level

A-Level Technician

• Strong diagnostic and repair experience across the board
• Completes jobs start to finish, including electrical diagnosis, drivability issues, and larger repairs
• Comfortable working in a flat-rate / production environment

REQUIREMENTS

• Motorcycle, powersports, or related mechanical experience
• Own tools
• Valid M1 motorcycle endorsement — required for our insurance, no exceptions
• Valid driver's license with a clean record, able to safely test ride
• Ducati, Triumph, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, or metric experience preferred
• Factory training or certifications a plus, not required
• Able to pass a background check and drug screening

SCHEDULE

• Full-time, Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM
• Occasional overtime or event support

COMPENSATION

• $22.00–$40.00 per hour, set by experience and skill level
• Hourly for developing techs; flat rate for experienced A-level techs
• Pay structure discussed up front based on your ability and how you work best

BENEFITS

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Paid time off and paid sick time
• Paid factory training
• Employee discounts on bikes, parts, and gear
• Room to grow inside the dealership
• ABOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLES

We're a family-owned, veteran-owned dealership in Brea, going strong for 25 years. We carry Triumph — the #1 Triumph dealer in the country — along with Ducati, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, and quality pre-owned bikes. Our service department is busy and growing, and our techs are the reason customers keep coming back.

We're looking for a mechanic who takes ownership of their jobs, stays productive, and wants to keep getting better. If you like motorcycles, want steady work, and care about doing things right, we should talk.

Southern California Motorcycles is a rider-first motorcycle dealership located in Brea, California. We focus on premium brands, expert service, and a better ownership experience from day one. Whether you are buying your first motorcycle or adding another bike to the garage, our goal is simple: earn your trust and keep you riding.