Mechanics for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Mechanic Experience10%Communication Skills7%Service Technician Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Associate's degree22%Vocational or technical training20%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years40%Current company
Stress Free Auto Care
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7 autoTime at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years25%Less than a year13%
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Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Mechanic: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $86,330 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,395 – $129,852 yearly
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Service Technician/Foreman
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLASE CertificationMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseFord CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAutomotive DiagnosticsAutomotive Technician
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipService Technician ExperienceAutomotive Technician
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationAir Conditioning CertificationCDLMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseVolkswagen CertificationKia Certification+6 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingGM CertificationOrganizational SkillsFleet Manager/Mechanic
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationChrysler CertificationCDL CDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingAutomotive Service Technician
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Non-CDL Class CDiesel Mechanic CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementTeam Leadershiptechnician 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 Tools
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What's the average time to fill a mechanic role?
The average time to fill a mechanic role is 101 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do mechanics tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a mechanic include: mechanic experience, communication skills and service technician experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for mechanics?
Common licenses or certifications for mechanics include: Driver's License, ASE Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to mechanics?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to mechanics include: automotive technician, US army reserve - generator mechanic 91D and automotive service technician.
What level of education is common for a mechanic?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a mechanic in San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a mechanic?
Most mechanics have 11 years of professional experience.
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