Skilled Trades · Boston, MA

Auto Mechanic jobs in Boston, MA

Auto mechanics diagnose and repair engines, brakes, suspensions, and vehicle electronics, using scan tools and service data to get cars back on the road safely.

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$22–$55/hr
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Tire Technician

Loves Travel Stops & Country Store · Watertown, MA

Req ID: 489128 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) – 100% match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days * C…

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Sr. Vehicle Maintenance Technician/DOT/CDL

Federal Express Corporation · Revere, MA · Full-time
$33 - $43.41 per hour

Provides timely, quality maintenance for FedEx vehicle fleet and ground support equipment which requires preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and documentation. Documents work and maintains…

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Field Service Technician I

Canon U.S.A., Inc. · Dedham, MA

About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approxim…

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Diesel Technician

Loves Travel Stops & Country Store · Watertown, MA

customers & drivers from all over, making their travels and their day better. Job Functions: Troubleshoot and repair light mechanical issues that may include wheel-end assemblies, electrical systems, suspensions, A/C, or…

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Master Technician

VIP Tires & Service · Watertown, MA · Full-time

exposed to varying weather, climate and temperature conditions, mechanical equipment, automotive and industrial cleaning chemicals, and... ...place where New Englanders turn for the tires and professional auto service th…

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Commercial Vehicle Inspector

Beacon Inspection · Boston, MA · Temporary

equipment. This experience may come from diesel technician or mechanical work, or from hands-on exposure to operating and inspecting heavy... ...with experience in related inspection fields, including auto, home, or insu…

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Automotive Service Technician

Quirk Ford · Quincy, MA · Full-time
$40 - $45 per hour

including Diagnostic, Electrical and Engine Repair * Dexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordination * Mechanical and troubleshooting skills and ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment * Ex…

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Motor Equipment Repairman

City of Somerville · Somerville, MA · Full-time
$1,593.13 per month

part of duties (technology training per the union contract). QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent. Trade shop in auto repair. Must have at least two (2) years working experience in the auto/truck repair indu…

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Automotive Service Technician

Colonial Chevrolet of Acton · Cambridge, MA · Full-time

vary per position High school diploma or equivalent Dexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordination Mechanical and troubleshooting skills Excellent customer service skills Basic computer competencies…

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Body Shop Technician

Colonial Chevrolet of Acton · Cambridge, MA · Full-time

fiberglass/ panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of truck cab body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.). * Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure quality repa…

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What auto mechanics earn in Boston

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Apprentice $22–$29 $45k–$61k
Journeyman $28–$40 $59k–$83k
Master / Lead $38–$55 $79k–$115k

Adjusted for the Boston market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Engine and drivetrain diagnosisBrake and suspension repairScan tools and diagnosticsElectrical troubleshootingPreventive maintenanceService information systemsASE certification knowledgeCustomer explanation skills
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

Walk me through diagnosing an intermittent check-engine light.

Show the process: pull codes and freeze frame, verify the complaint, test the suspect circuit, and confirm the fix. Avoid sounding like a parts-swapper.

Which ASE certifications do you hold or plan to take?

List them plainly, and if you are working toward Master Technician, give the timeline. Shops often pay more per certification.

How many flag hours do you typically turn in a week?

Give an honest number with context about the shop's workflow. Efficiency near or above 100% is the benchmark most managers use.

What is your experience with hybrid or electric vehicles?

Mention any high-voltage safety training or manufacturer courses. If none, express clear interest; every shop is planning for this.

Tell me about a comeback you had. What did you learn?

Own it, name the missed step, and describe your verification habit now, like road-testing to reproduce the original complaint.

How do you explain a costly repair to a skeptical customer?

Talk about showing the worn part or the data, prioritizing safety items, and giving options. Trust drives repeat work and your hours.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For auto mechanics specifically — generic advice costs you here

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List your ASE certifications by area, and headline Master Technician status if you have it.

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State your flag-hour efficiency; anything near or above 100% belongs on the resume.

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Name brands and specialties, such as European makes, diesels, or transmissions.

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Mention hybrid or EV training and high-voltage safety qualification; demand is climbing.

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Note that you own your tools and a current driver's license, since most shops require both.

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Include your state inspection license if your state issues one.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Lube Technician
02 Automotive Technician
03 Master Technician
04 Shop Foreman or Service Manager
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