Job Description

A/Master Automotive Technician | $35/hr + Production Bonus

Barnes Auto Service

Location: Louisville, KY

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Pay Rate: $35/hour + production bonus

Pay Type: Hourly plus production bonus

Pay Schedule: Weekly

About Barnes Auto Service

Barnes Auto Service has been family-owned since 1982, when Chuck Barnes Sr. opened the shop with a commitment to quality, integrity, and personal service. With deep roots in motorsports, the Barnes family brings a performance-driven approach to automotive repair, emphasizing precision, durability, and diagnostics. Today, second-generation mechanic and accomplished racer Chuck Barnes Jr. carries on that legacy, combining decades of family experience with racing expertise to deliver high-quality automotive service in Louisville, KY.

Key Points

• $35/hour base pay plus production bonuses
• Weekly pay
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Production bonuses from $200 to $1,000 based on billed hours
• 1 Service Advisor for every 2 Technicians to keep technician efficiency and productivity high
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• IRA retirement benefit
• ASE reimbursement
• Toolbox relocation assistance
• Heated and air-conditioned shop
• 26 bays and 13 lifts
• High-volume operation with 75+ vehicles per week

How to Apply (Important)

We move fast — and so should you.

Step 1: Apply

Step 2: Complete a quick phone interview with our AI assistant “Paige” (takes about 10 minutes)

Call Paige at 202-804-9084 to complete your phone interview.

After you apply, you’ll receive an automated text message with a phone number you can call at your convenience to complete the interview. Candidates who complete the Paige interview get priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle concerns with a strong focus on drivability and automotive diagnostics
• Perform testing to accurately identify mechanical and vehicle-performance issues
• Complete automotive repairs based on confirmed diagnostic findings
• Use diagnostic equipment and scan tools to support accurate troubleshooting
• Perform and document digital vehicle inspections using Tekmetric
• Work efficiently within a high-volume automotive repair environment
• Maintain accurate repair information and communicate findings through the shop's workflow

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive repair experience preferred
• Advanced automotive diagnostic and drivability skills
• Experience testing, diagnosing, and repairing vehicle concerns
• Ability to work across a varied mix of domestic, Asian, European, and fleet vehicles
• Comfortable using automotive diagnostic equipment and scan tools
• Digital vehicle inspection experience is helpful but not required
• ASE certifications are not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay: $35/hour
• Pay schedule: Weekly
• Production bonus: 35 billed hours — $200 bonus
• Production bonus: 40 billed hours — $300 bonus
• Production bonus: 45 billed hours — $400 bonus
• Production bonus: 50 billed hours — $600 bonus
• Production bonus: 55 billed hours — $800 bonus
• Production bonus: 60 billed hours — $1,000 bonus
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• IRA retirement benefit
• ASE reimbursement
• Toolbox relocation assistance

Why Work Here?

Barnes Auto Service offers a Monday-Friday schedule and a heated and air-conditioned facility with 26 bays and 13 lifts. With 75+ vehicles moving through the shop each week and a service manager handling parts ordering, experienced technicians can stay focused on diagnostics, testing, and repairs.

The vehicle mix includes approximately 40% domestic, 30% Asian, 5% European, and 25% fleet work, giving an experienced technician variety without being limited to a single make.

Ready to put your diagnostic and repair experience to work at Barnes Auto Service in Louisville, KY? Apply today and text (502) 298-5544 to learn more about the opportunity.

Additional Requirements

Some positions may require a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle record review, background screening, drug or alcohol screening, or other job-related pre-employment requirements based on the duties of the position, the client’s lawful requirements, and applicable law. Any screening will be conducted at the legally permitted stage and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in accordance with applicable law.