Automotive Transmission / Drivability Technician

Company: Fixed Ops Staffing
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Multiple Opportunities Available
Compensation: $70,000 - $125,000+ Annually
Based on Experience, Certifications, Diagnostic Ability, Transmission Experience, Productivity, Volume, and Dealership Compensation Plans

Join the Fixed Ops Staffing Talent Network

Fixed Ops Staffing partners with leading automotive dealerships throughout the Southeast to connect top fixed operations professionals with outstanding career opportunities.

We are actively seeking experienced Automotive Transmission / Drivability Technicians for current and future dealership opportunities.

Whether you are a transmission technician, drivability technician, diagnostic technician, master technician, or dealership technician with strong electrical, engine performance, transmission, or advanced diagnostic experience, we’d like to connect with you.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair transmission, drivability, electrical, engine performance, shifting, vibration, hesitation, misfire, and related vehicle concerns.

• Perform advanced vehicle diagnostics using scan tools, diagnostic equipment, manufacturer service information, and repair procedures.

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, remove, replace, or service automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, transfer cases, differentials, driveline components, and related systems.

• Diagnose drivability concerns including rough idle, no-start, stalling, hesitation, poor acceleration, fuel system issues, ignition concerns, sensor faults, and check engine lights.

• Perform warranty, customer-pay, internal, recall, and maintenance repairs according to dealership and manufacturer standards.

• Accurately document diagnostic findings, test results, repair recommendations, and completed work.

• Communicate parts needs, repair timelines, and technical findings with Service Advisors, Parts Department, Shop Foreman, and Service Management.

• Maintain high repair quality and help reduce comebacks.

• Follow dealership, manufacturer, warranty, and safety procedures.

• Stay current with manufacturer training, technical service bulletins, recalls, diagnostic procedures, and evolving vehicle technology.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area.

Qualifications

• Previous automotive technician experience required.

• Dealership technician experience strongly preferred.

• Transmission, drivability, electrical, or advanced diagnostic experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of vehicle systems, scan tool diagnostics, service information, and manufacturer repair procedures.

• Ability to diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, drivability, and transmission-related concerns.

• Ability to accurately document diagnostic steps and completed repairs.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to repair quality.

• Ability to work efficiently in a flat-rate, hourly, or production-based environment.

• Good communication skills with advisors, parts staff, foremen, and management.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• ASE certifications, manufacturer certifications, or transmission/drivability training preferred.

Preferred Experience

Experience with domestic, import, luxury, EV, hybrid, performance, transmission, and diagnostic repair is welcomed.

Candidates with backgrounds in:

• Transmission Diagnosis
• Drivability Diagnosis
• Electrical Diagnosis
• Engine Performance
• Automatic Transmission Repair
• Manual Transmission Repair
• Differential / Driveline Repair
• Hybrid / EV Diagnostics
• Advanced Scan Tool Diagnostics
• Dealership Service Departments

are strongly encouraged to apply.

Opportunities Available For

• Transmission Technician
• Drivability Technician
• Diagnostic Technician
• Automotive Technician
• Master Technician
• Senior Technician
• Lead Technician
• Main Shop Technician
• Electrical Diagnostic Technician
• Engine Performance Technician
• Hybrid / EV Diagnostic Technician
• Shop Foreman with Diagnostic Background

Why Join Our Talent Network?

• Access to dealership opportunities with respected dealer groups

• Confidential career representation

• Competitive compensation packages

• Opportunities with domestic, import, luxury, EV, hybrid, and high-volume dealerships

• Career advancement opportunities

• Relocation opportunities may be available

• Opportunities ranging from single-point dealerships to large automotive groups

• No cost to candidates

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced transmission, drivability, or diagnostic technician interested in exploring current or future dealership opportunities, we encourage you to apply today.

Our recruiting team will review your background and contact you regarding opportunities that align with your experience, certifications, income goals, location preferences, and career objectives.