Automotive Diagnostic Technician (A-Level) | $30–$60/hr + Overtime | Sherman Oaks, CA

Automotive Diagnostic Technician (A-Level)

Location: 4601 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Pay: $30–$60 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated diagnostic ability
Schedule: Full-time; Monday–Friday schedule available for the right A-level technician. The shop is also open Saturdays.
Pay structure: Hourly, with overtime opportunities as applicable.

If you are the technician other technicians call when a vehicle's problem is difficult to pin down, this role is built around the work you do best: test, diagnose, confirm the root cause, and complete the repair correctly.

AutoShop Recruiting is partnering with Sherman Oaks Exclusive, an established independent repair shop serving a broad mix of domestic, Asian, European, luxury, and performance vehicles. European-brand experience is welcome, but it is not required. Strong diagnostic fundamentals and the ability to work independently matter most.

What you'll do

• Diagnose complex electrical, drivability, check-engine-light, no-start, intermittent, and mechanical concerns.
• Build a testing plan using scan-tool data, live data, wiring diagrams, and technical service information.
• Verify root cause before recommending parts; avoid code-only diagnosis and unnecessary parts replacement.
• Perform approved diagnostic and repair work, including advanced mechanical repairs when needed.
• Document findings clearly, complete digital inspections, and verify the repair before the vehicle is returned.
• Coordinate diagnostic findings with the service team. This is a technician role focused on diagnosis and repair, not selling service work.

What you bring

• Demonstrated A-level automotive repair experience and the ability to diagnose independently from initial testing through repair verification.
• Strong electrical and drivability fundamentals, including circuit testing and interpretation of scan data.
• Professional tools appropriate to an experienced technician and an insurable driving record.
• Clear communication, reliable attendance, and a team-oriented approach.

ASE or manufacturer certifications are welcome, but demonstrated ability is more important. European experience is a plus, not a requirement. This opening is intended for an experienced technician who can contribute diagnostic capability from the start; foundational diagnostic training is not the focus of the role.

About the opportunity

Work in a long-standing independent shop with a varied vehicle mix and a small-team environment. The owner has agreed that a Monday–Friday schedule can be considered for the right A-level technician, while the shop remains open Saturdays. Pay is hourly within the stated range based on demonstrated skills; overtime availability and final schedule should be confirmed during the interview process.

All conversations are confidential. AutoShop Recruiting is managing this search on behalf of Sherman Oaks Exclusive.

Stacey Smith | Senior Recruiter
AutoShop Recruiting
stacey@autoshoprecruiting.com | (616) 831-0200

Automotive diagnostic technician, A-level automotive technician, automotive mechanic, electrical diagnostics, drivability diagnosis, CAN network diagnostics, scan tools, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, check engine light, intermittent faults, no-start diagnosis, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Studio City, Encino, San Fernando Valley.