Automotive Technician Master / Lead - 1816

Master Level / LEAD Automotive Technician – Diagnostics Focus

Location: Suffield, CTSchedule: Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMPay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour (Depending on Experience)Great Benefits!

10+ Years of Professional Shop Experience Required

Position Summary

Promotive is hiring an experienced Master or LEAD Automotive Technician for a well-established independent repair shop in Suffield, CT. This shop has served its community for over 40 years and has built a reputation for honest work, strong customer relationships, and consistent business.

This role is ideal for a diagnostic-heavy technician or shop lead who enjoys solving complex electrical and drivability issues while helping guide a small team. The position offers hourly pay starting at $35/hr with the potential to earn MORE after you show what you can do, a stable Monday–Friday schedule, and the opportunity to play a key leadership role in a respected local shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics and complex repairs on domestic, Asian, and some European vehicles

• Troubleshoot electrical systems, drivability concerns, and intermittent vehicle issues

• Oversee and support other technicians to ensure repairs are completed accurately and efficiently

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior technicians when diagnosing difficult problems

• Perform repairs including brakes, suspension, steering, drivetrain, and general mechanical systems

• Use modern diagnostic equipment and scan tools to identify vehicle issues

• Maintain accurate repair documentation and communicate clearly with the office staff

• Keep a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an Automotive Technician

• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills (especially electrical diagnostics)

• Experience working on domestic and Asian vehicles (European experience is a plus)

• ASE certifications preferred but not required

• Leadership or foreman experience is a plus

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Self-starter who takes initiative and works well in a small team environment

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay starting at $35/hr with potential to earn MORE once you prove yourself (based on experience)

• Simple IRA with 3% employer match

• 5 paid sick days annually

• 6 paid holidays

• Paid vacation

• Uniforms provided

• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends

About the Shop Environment

• Family-owned independent repair shop serving the community for 40+ years

• Strong local reputation and loyal customer base

• Shop services domestic (40%), Asian (50%), and some European vehicles (10%)

• Equipped with Snap-On scan tools and alignment rack

• Shop management system: Mitchell 1

• Heated shop facility

• Located near major highways with easy access from Hartford, CT and Springfield, MA

If you’re a diagnostic-focused technician who enjoys solving complex problems and helping a shop run efficiently, this is a great opportunity to step into a respected, long-standing independent shop.

Apply today and connect with a trusted automotive shop serving the Suffield community for over 40 years!

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