NOW HIRING · ALL ROLES
AUTO REPAIR IS BROKEN. COME HELP US FIX IT.
We’re a fast-growing, operator-run shop building what auto repair should have been all along: posted pay, honest work, Sundays off, and a real path up. No franchise playbook. No private equity spreadsheets.
Hiring General Managers · Service Advisors · Technicians · General Service Techs
OPEN ROLES — PICK YOURS
LEADERS FROM ANY INDUSTRY
GENERAL MANAGER
$65K–$90K + performance bonus
Run a business. Not a shift.
NEW TO AUTO OR EXPERIENCED
SERVICE ADVISOR
$45K–$65K + uncapped bonus
Good with people? We’ll teach you the cars.
3+ YEARS · ASE PREFERRED
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
$35–$55 per flag hour
Steady car count and Saturdays that produce.
ENTRY LEVEL · NO EXPERIENCE
GENERAL SERVICE TECH
$16–$19/hr to start
Paid training with a mentor tech from day one.
Apply in five minutes. A real person calls you back within two to three business days.
PAY
POSTED FOR EVERY ROLE
SCHEDULE
5 DAYS · SUNDAYS OFF
BENEFITS
MEDICAL · DENTAL · VISION
GROWTH
PROMOTE FROM WITHIN
GENERAL MANAGER · TWO WAYS IN
RUN A BUSINESS. NOT A SHIFT.
We got here by betting on leaders and operators — not private equity spreadsheets — and we’re hiring the next ones now. You own the store: sales, customer experience, team and P&L. You build a culture where good employees stay and high performers have room to grow.
BASE
$65K–$90K
BONUS
TIED TO STORE RESULTS
TEAM
8–15 PEOPLE
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Own the full store P&L: car count, ARO, gross profit per car, labor efficiency and profitability
- Hire, coach, develop and hold accountable a team of 8–15 advisors, technicians and general service employees
- Run the daily scoreboard: car count, average repair order, gross profit, reviews and retention
- Control shop workflow: dispatch, digital inspections, parts, cycle time and productivity
- Own the customer experience and the reviews that reflect it
TRACK 1 · LEADERS FROM OUTSIDE AUTO
NO AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Our best GMs have come from restaurants, big-box retail, hotels, bank branches, gyms, the military and collegiate athletics. We teach you the car business.
- 3+ years leading a team accountable for results
- A track record of developing people who went on to lead
- Fluency with a budget, labor model or P&L
- Composure under pressure and the humility to learn the trade from a technician
TRACK 2 · AUTOMOTIVE OPERATORS
COME RUN A SHOP THAT’S BUILT RIGHT
Tired of private equity and managers who’ve never worked a counter or turned a wrench? Decisions here are made by operators.
- 3+ years as a GM, Service Manager or Shop Manager in independent repair or dealership service
- A track record you can put numbers on: ARO, GP%, car count, sales, retention
- Proficient with a modern shop management system; Tekmetric preferred
SERVICE ADVISOR / SERVICE WRITER · TWO WAYS IN
GOOD WITH PEOPLE? WE’LL TEACH YOU THE CARS.
The Service Advisor is the face of the shop. You own the customer relationship from the first phone call through the handoff of keys. It’s a sales role built on trust, and we hire both proven advisors and people new to automotive. Saturday is our busiest sales day while many shops are closed.
BASE
$45K–$65K
BONUS
UNCAPPED, TIERED
TEAM
NOT REQUIRED
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Own the customer experience from first call through pickup
- Walk customers through digital inspection reports with photos, video and plain-English explanations, then recommend needed services without pressure
- Build estimates, schedule work, keep customers updated and coordinate with the shop floor so promises are kept
- Follow up on declined work, with our AI callback system doing the first pass
- Drive ARO, close rate, reviews and daily and weekly targets
TRACK 1 · NEW TO AUTOMOTIVE
PAID ADVISOR TRAINING
Restaurant and retail managers, phone and inside sales, hospitality, insurance and banking professionals, and former athletes thrive here.
- 2+ years in a customer-facing role with sales or upsell responsibility
- Clear, calm communication in person and on the phone
- Competitive and resilient: you hear “no” and keep going
- Comfortable with technology and reliable
TRACK 2 · EXPERIENCED ADVISOR
YOU WRITE $80K+ A MONTH
Done with capped pay plans, understaffed shops or managers who treat your commission like a problem? The cars are here. Come sell the work.
- 2+ years as a Service Advisor or Service Writer in independent repair or dealership service
- Monthly sales numbers you can stand behind
- Fluent on a shop management system (Tekmetric preferred) and digital inspections
- Consultative: you educate customers without pressuring them
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN · UP TO $55 PER FLAG HOUR
REAL CARS. REAL HOURS. SATURDAYS THAT PRODUCE.
Our job is to keep your bay moving and your next ticket ready. We’re open Monday through Saturday, and many shops in town close Saturday — which makes it one of our busiest, highest-flag days. You work five days: Sunday always off, second day flexible. Confidential conversations welcome.
BASE
$35–$55 / FLAG HR
EXPERIENCE
3+ YEARS
CERTS
ASE PREFERRED
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Diagnostics and repairs across all makes and models: brakes, steering and suspension, drivability, electrical, HVAC, cooling, engine and transmission service
- Thorough digital inspections with photos and detailed notes that help advisors present your findings
- Document everything in the shop management system — no paper tickets
- A clean, safe bay and a professional standard
WHO THRIVES HERE
- 3+ years as a professional automotive technician
- Your own tools
- ASE certifications preferred; state inspection license a plus
- Strong diagnostic ability: comfortable with scan tools and wiring diagrams, with the patience to find the actual fault
- Valid driver’s license and a dependable work record
GENERAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN · ENTRY LEVEL · PAID TRAINING
START A REAL TRADE. WE’LL PAY YOU TO LEARN.
General Service is where many technicians start. Learn the fundamentals from experienced technicians in a real shop while getting paid, with a clear path to Automotive Technician.
PAY
$16–$19/HR TO START
EXPERIENCE
NONE REQUIRED
TRAINING
PAID · MENTOR DAY ONE
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Oil changes, tire rotations and repairs, filters, wipers, batteries and basic maintenance
- Assist technicians with digital inspections and larger repairs — this is how you learn
- Keep the bays, tools and shop clean and organized
- Move vehicles safely and follow all shop safety procedures
WHAT YOU NEED
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a shop environment
- Dependable and on time for every shift
- Takes direction well and asks questions when needed
- Tire shop, quick-lube or shop experience is a plus, not required
- State Inspector License is a plus
Worked in a tire shop, quick-lube or warehouse? Like taking things apart to see how they work? Apply.
PAY & BENEFITS · EVERY ROLE
WHAT YOU GET
We got here by betting on leaders and operators — not private equity spreadsheets — and we’re hiring the next ones now. You own the store: sales, customer experience, team and P&L. You build a culture where good employees stay and high performers have room to grow.
WE POST OUR PAY
General Manager · $65K–$90K + bonus
Service Advisor · $45K–$65K + bonus
Automotive Technician · $35–$55/flag hr
General Service Tech · $16–$19/hr
MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION
Health coverage for you, starting after your first 60 days.
PAID TIME OFF
Time off that’s actually paid.
5-DAY WEEK
Sundays always off, plus a flexible second day off.
PAID TRAINING & MENTORS
A mentor tech from day one for GS techs, a mentor advisor for your first 90 days, and a structured GM training program.
STAFFED, BUSY SHOPS
Steady car count year-round, and Saturdays are our busiest day while many shops are closed.
TRAINING & CAREER GROWTH
WE PROMOTE FROM WITHIN FIRST
As we open stores, our people move up. Two paths, both built from inside the shop.
THE SHOP FLOOR
GENERAL SERVICE TECH
$16–$19/hr, with raises as you add skills and certifications.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Diagnostics and repair, $35–$55 per flag hour.
LEAD / MASTER TECHNICIAN
$50+ per flag hour.
THE COUNTER & LEADERSHIP
SERVICE ADVISOR
$45K–$65K base plus uncapped bonus.
GENERAL MANAGER
Own a store: $65K–$90K base plus bonus.
REGIONAL LEADER
Build a market across Austin, Dallas or Phoenix.
SHOP, TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY
TOOLS MOST INDEPENDENTS DON’T HAVE
Digital inspections
Photos and video that build customer trust and turn a tech’s findings into flagged hours.
Tekmetric shop management
Estimates, scheduling, dispatch and follow-up in one system. No paper tickets.
Real-time performance dashboards
Car count, ARO, GP and reviews at a glance.
AI-assisted phone & callback coverage
Fewer missed calls and a first pass on declined-work follow-up.
CULTURE & TEAM
NOT A FRANCHISE. RUN BY OPERATORS.
"Growth, pay or the team?"
“I choose Team because the people you work with have one of the biggest impacts on success. At Locals, everyone plays an important role in creating a great customer experience and helping the shop succeed.
What I value most is being part of a team that communicates, supports one another, holds each other accountable, and isn’t afraid to step up when needed. When you have a strong team working toward the same goals, it creates opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.”
Josh Cardia, General Manager, Austin, Texas | 4 months with Locals
"Why they joined locals and what's different here?"
“I joined Locals because I saw a great opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. What really sets Locals apart is the people. Everyone supports one another, works as a team, and genuinely cares about doing things the right way. There’s a strong commitment to honesty and transparency, not only with each other, but with every customer we serve.”
Jose, District Trainer, Austin, Texas | 4 months with Locals
APPLICATION PROCESS
HOW WE HIRE
01
Apply online
Takes about five minutes.
02
We call you
A real person calls within two business days for shop roles, three for advisor and GM roles.
03
Meet the shop
We offer flexible interview options, including shop walkthroughs, working interviews, or remote video interviews.
04
Start strong
Paid training and a mentor from your first week.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
SEE EVERY OPEN ROLE AND APPLY IN FIVE MINUTES.
Openings, locations and applications all live on our careers site. A real person calls you back. Confidential conversations welcome.
LOCALS AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
Locals Automotive Repair is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
