Mechanics for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Mechanic Experience8%Service Technician Experience4%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Associate's degree17%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years26%6-10 years34%Current company
Ford
Jiffy Lube
self employeedTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years32%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Mechanic: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $86,568 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,333 – $128,469 yearly
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Mechanic
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationLife Insurance LicenseAsbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Refrigeration CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCalifornia Labor LawTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceService Mechanic
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEPA 609 CertificationASE CertificationFord CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsAutomotive Technician B Level
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipArea Diagnostic Specialist / Automotive Technician
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationEPA CertificationASE CertificationASE Master Automotive Technician CertificationEPA Refrigeration CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
Automotive DiagnosticsController Area Network (CAN) BusHVACAir ConditioningManagementWelders (Tool)Fleet Manager/Mechanic
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationChrysler CertificationCDL CDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingEntry-level-mechanic
Milpitas, California
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationASE A8 Engine Performance CertificationASE A5 Brakes CertificationSkills
Vehicle InspectionsServicing VehiclesMechanical RepairMaintenance WorkMaintenanceVehicle Maintenance
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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: communication skills, mechanic experience and service technician experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a mechanic?
Common licenses or certifications for mechanics include: Driver's License, EPA 609 Certification and ASE Certification.
What are some job titles related to mechanics?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to mechanics include: HD mechanic, area diagnostic specialist / automotive technician and automotive 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 7 years of professional experience.
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