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DARCARS Automotive Group

Sells and services cars through regional dealerships

Automotive Technician / Mechanic

Full-TimePosted on 10/26/2026
$42 - $50/hr+ Seniority Bonus + Tenure Bonuses
Mid
Jacksonville, FL, USA
In Person
Automotive Service & RepairAutomotive Mechanical Repair & Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Three or more years of previous automotive technician experience are required.
  • Must have basic tools.
  • Must be proficient in all vehicle maintenance services.
  • Must achieve production averaging over 100%.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
  • Must pass pre-employment background screening.
  • Must maintain CSI and quality scores above the regional average.
Responsibilities
  • Document all work performed and recommended on assigned repair orders.
  • Use the multi-point inspection form accurately on each vehicle.
  • Communicate with the service advisor when additional work is needed or repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
  • Maintain technician proficiency as specified by company standards.
  • Conduct road tests to determine required work and confirm successful completion when necessary and practical.
  • Perform all levels of vehicle diagnosis and repair.
  • Perform all levels of preventive and routine maintenance services.
  • Use product and technical training assigned by the manufacturer and management.
  • Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs and schools to expand knowledge of new technology.
  • Maintain the manufacturer Customer Satisfaction Index at or above the specified district, regional, and national goals.
  • Complete the work, notations, and timekeeping necessary to complete warranty repair orders and file warranty claims.
  • Report situations or conditions that could jeopardize the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its customers, or employees to management.
  • Ensure customer vehicles are returned as clean as they were before service.
  • Complete required training for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know requirements.
  • Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and company policies regarding safeguarding customer vehicles, property, and information.
  • Perform other duties assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Factory training certification is a plus.
  • ASE and air-conditioning certifications are a plus.

About the company

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DARCARS Automotive Group

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DARCARS Automotive Group sells cars and trucks through dealerships along the eastern United States, from the Washington, DC area to Connecticut and Florida. Its stores represent mainstream and luxury automakers, including Toyota, Honda, Ford, Lexus and BMW, and customers can search inventory across the group before choosing a local dealership. Shoppers can trade in a vehicle, compare models online and arrange financing through a dealership. The business earns money from vehicle sales and leases, parts and repair work, with service centers and collision shops handling maintenance and accident damage throughout car ownership. Founded in 1977, DARCARS is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bethesda, MD

Founded

1977

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What believers are saying

  • Certification costs get support: DARCARS advertises Automotive Service Excellence reimbursement and paid Maryland inspection training.
  • Technicians get schedule options: the Silver Spring technician opening advertises an available four-day week and Sundays off.
  • Internal learning has its own platform: DARCARS University supports employees' skills and career development.

What critics are saying

  • Sales earnings depend on results: DARCARS' Silver Spring sales representative position pays commission.
  • Sales work reaches beyond office hours: the Silver Spring representative role requires evenings and weekends.
  • Technicians need equipment already: DARCARS' Silver Spring mechanic role requires applicants to have basic tools.

What makes DARCARS Automotive Group unique

  • Rentals add another sales channel: participating DARCARS Maryland dealerships rent Toyota pickups, sedans and other vehicles.
  • Commercial buyers have dedicated inventory: DARCARS Ford of Lanham sells box trucks and vans with specialized bodies.
  • Stores share financial oversight: DARCARS' controller role spans dealership accounting and central operations.

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