Free auto mechanic job description template
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Auto Mechanic job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Auto Mechanic
About the job
[Business name] is hiring an Auto Mechanic who diagnoses, maintains and repairs customers' vehicles accurately and explains the work clearly. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Identify problems, often using computerized diagnostic equipment
- Test parts and systems to make sure they work properly
- Perform basic care and maintenance such as oil changes, fluid checks and tire rotations
- Repair or replace worn parts such as brake pads, wheel bearings and sensors
- Perform repairs to manufacturer and customer specifications
- Document repairs, parts used, hours worked and vehicle condition
- Explain problems and repairs to customers
What you need
- Automotive repair experience [or training program certificate]
- Own [hand tools] [if your shop requires it]
- EPA refrigerant certification [if working on air conditioning]
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Nice to have
- Manufacturer or industry certifications
- Experience with [specific makes or systems]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Corner Auto Care, a four-bay independent repair shop.
Corner Auto Care is hiring an Automotive Technician for general repair and maintenance (Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.). You'll diagnose, repair and test domestic and import vehicles, write up each repair clearly and explain it to the service writer. Bring your own hand tools.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What an auto mechanic does
An auto mechanic diagnoses, maintains and repairs customers' vehicles accurately and explains the work clearly. Typical duties include:
- Identify problems, often using computerized diagnostic equipment
- Test parts and systems to make sure they work properly
- Perform basic care and maintenance such as oil changes, fluid checks and tire rotations
- Repair or replace worn parts such as brake pads, wheel bearings and sensors
- Perform repairs to manufacturer and customer specifications
- Document repairs, parts used, hours worked and vehicle condition
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
Technicians typically receive at least some training on the job, and many complete a postsecondary program. The EPA requires technicians who buy or work with refrigerants to be certified. Employers may require or prefer industry certification.
Training: Short-term on-the-job training, often after a postsecondary program.
How much does an auto mechanic make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Does my mechanic need a certification?
Not always. The EPA requires technicians who buy or work with refrigerants to be certified, and employers may require or prefer industry certification. Decide what the job needs, then say it in the posting, and check your state's rules for repair shops.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.