Optimize Auto

A/B-Level Automotive Technician | Up to $50/hr | 5+ Years

Optimize Auto
Location: Orem, Utah
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; no weekends
Pay Rate: $30-$50 per flagged hour
Pay Type: Flat rate with production bonuses
Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly
Earning Potential: A-Level: $85,000-$115,000+ annually; B-Level: $60,000-$95,000 annually

How to Apply (IMPORTANT)

We move fast — and so should you.

Step 1: Apply

Step 2: Complete a quick phone interview with our AI assistant “Paige” (takes about 10 minutes)

After you apply, you’ll receive an automated text message with a phone number you can call at your convenience to complete the interview. Candidates who complete the Paige interview get priority.

About Optimize Auto

Optimize Auto is seeking experienced A- and B-Level Automotive Technicians in Orem, Utah, with 5+ years of professional automotive repair experience. This is a Monday-Friday, no-weekends opportunity offering $30-$50 per flagged hour, production bonus opportunities, and estimated annual earning potential of $85,000-$115,000+ for A-Level Technicians and $60,000-$95,000 for B-Level Technicians based on production.

Optimize Auto is a growing, modern repair shop with a strong team culture at the center of its workplace. The team is supportive, works well together, and emphasizes open communication when challenges arise. Whether the issue involves day-to-day shop systems or team dynamics, the goal is to communicate, work through problems together, and maintain a positive, low-drama environment where employees enjoy coming to work.

The shop services a diverse mix of domestic, Asian, European, and fleet vehicles, with fleet work representing a significant portion of its current volume. Technicians have opportunities to tackle everything from general maintenance and diagnostics to electrical concerns and major repairs such as head gaskets, transmission swaps, and engine R&R.

The facility currently has three bays and three lifts, with a fourth lift planned as the shop grows. Technicians also have access to Autel diagnostic equipment, Tekmetric, heated service bays, and cooling equipment. Optimize Auto invests in its team through paid training, continuing education programs, in-shop training, ASE reimbursement, and occasional team activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, drivability, and electrical concerns across domestic, Asian, European, and fleet vehicles.
• Perform intermediate to advanced automotive diagnostics using scan tools, including Autel MaxiSys equipment.
• Complete general repair, preventive maintenance, vehicle inspections, and component replacement work.
• Perform major repairs such as head gasket replacement, transmission swaps, and engine removal and replacement.
• Troubleshoot automotive electrical systems and complete electrical repairs based on diagnostic findings.
• Prepare repair estimates while coordinating with the shop on recommended work; parts ordering is handled separately.
• Document inspections, findings, and repair information using Tekmetric.
• Work toward an expected production level of approximately 40 billed hours per week while maintaining accurate, detail-oriented repairs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional automotive repair experience REQUIRED
• Strong independent repair ability appropriate for an experienced B-Level or A-Level Automotive Technician.
• Intermediate to advanced automotive diagnostic skills.
• Electrical diagnostic and repair experience is highly preferred.
• ASE certifications are preferred, and ASE reimbursement is available.
• Experience using automotive scan tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Must provide the personal tools required to perform assigned technician work.

Compensation & Benefits

• $30-$50 per flagged hour, flat rate.
• Estimated A-Level Technician earning potential: $85,000-$115,000+ annually, based on production.
• Estimated B-Level Technician earning potential: $60,000-$95,000 annually, based on production.
• Production bonuses tied to flagged-hour performance.
• Annual team production bonus opportunity.
• Bi-weekly pay.
• $300 per month health insurance stipend.
• SIMPLE IRA with matching.
• One week of PTO during the first year and two weeks of PTO beginning in year two.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Paid training and continuing education opportunities.
• ASE reimbursement.
• Company-provided shirts.
• Toolbox relocation assistance.
• Relocation assistance may be available (depending on the circumstances)

Why Work Here

Optimize Auto has three current bays and lifts, with a fourth lift planned as the shop grows. The facility is heated and uses cooling equipment in the service area, and the team works with Autel diagnostic equipment and Tekmetric for shop workflow and digital inspections.

The team emphasizes direct communication, teamwork, and working through shop or process issues together. Optimize Auto also provides in-shop training, continuing education opportunities, and occasional team activities.

Apply today and complete the initial screening with Paige to be considered for this Automotive Technician opportunity with Optimize Auto.

Additional Requirements

This position requires a valid driver’s license. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle record review, background screening, drug or alcohol screening, or other job-related pre-employment requirements based on the duties of the position, the client’s lawful requirements, and applicable law. Any screening will be conducted at the legally permitted stage and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in accordance with applicable law.