Automotive Technicians for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
- Mechanic Experience
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 64%
- Vocational or technical training
- 18%
- Associate's degree
- 13%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
VOLVO
Diablo Subaru of Walnut Creek
Penske Automotive Group
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Oct 30, 2026
Automotive Technician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $92,970 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,525 – $181,871 yearly
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Senior diagnostic tech
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationASE A1 Engine Repair CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipBrake RepairAutomotive DiagnosticsMechanic
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceCash HandlingFleet Manager/Mechanic
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationChrysler CertificationCDL CDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingAutomotive Technician/Diagnostic Technician Foreign and Domestic
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationAir Conditioning CertificationEPA CertificationMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseFord CertificationFirst Aid Certification+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsAutomotive RepairAutomotive ServiceOil Changetechnician master tech
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Automotive Emissions Testing ToolsMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseVolkswagen CertificationDriver's LicenseVehicle Emissions ChecksCDL a+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceBrake RepairAutomotive RepairVehicle Emissions ChecksEmission TestingAutomotive Emissions Testing ToolsAutomotive Technician
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationASE CertificationASE A1 Engine Repair CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceAutomotive RepairAutomotive DiagnosticsAutomotive ServiceEquipment Repair
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What's the average time to fill an automotive technician role?
The average time to fill an automotive technician role is 131 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do automotive technicians tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an automotive technician include: mechanic experience, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for automotive technicians?
Common licenses or certifications for automotive technicians include: Driver's License, ASE Certification and EPA 609 Certification.
What are some job titles related to automotive technicians?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to automotive technicians include: mechanic, area diagnostic specialist / automotive technician and flat rate technician / mobile mechanic.
What level of education is common for an automotive technician?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an automotive technician in San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an automotive technician?
Most automotive technicians have 5 years of professional experience.
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