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Do the job right.

Get treated right.

A+ has been family-owned since 1997. With two Peninsula locations, we work on everything from daily drivers to EVs, and back our people with the training and tools to grow.

WHY WORK AT A+

The A+ Advantage

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Competitive Pay

Hourly pay offered with competitive rates, depending on level of experience.

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Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage with substantial employer contributions to keep your costs low.

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Educational Stipend

We want you to grow, and offer stipends for you to finish school while you work at A+.

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A family shop, not a chain

You know the owners by name. Good work gets noticed, and your ideas actually get heard.

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Growth opportunities

We promote from within, and we actively invest in people who want to grow within A+.

  • Shop Assistant / Apprentice

    Seeking an auto repair porter, apprentice, mechanic / driver / assistant to help with various things


    throughout an automotive facility / automotive repair shop.


    Some of the activities in the shop will include:


    - Opening the shop in the morning

    - Hands on car work 

    - Help with parts pick up and returns

    - Help with customer rides

    - Help with shop clean up

    - Help with car washes

    - Enjoys working in a team setting


    https://www.aplusjapaneseautorepair.com


    http://www.yelp.com/biz/a-japanese-auto-repair-san-carlos-2


    Compensation - Depending on attitude, experience, and skill set


    Requirements:


    * Valid driver's license and able to drive a manual transmission vehicle

    * Strong work ethic and detail oriented

    * Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment

    * Preferred automotive experience

    * Position will be Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm (Note: Optional Saturdays would be 7:00am - 1pm) 


    Please email your resume and contact Eric 650-703-0973

  • Technician

    A+ Japanese Auto Repair is look for an experienced well-established auto repair technician. We are a


    12 Bay - San Carlos Auto Repair Facility with just over 20 years in the community.


    We are seeking a friendly, dependable professional who has exceptional people skills and great attitude


    to join our team. Our new technician should be looking for a great work environment and for a


    long term job. There will be onsite training and job advancement opportunity. 


    Additional skills to help seal the deal : 

    - At least 5 years of experience as automotive technician

    - R & R knowledge, water pump, timing belt, brakes replace are all a must. 

    - Diagnostic knowledge

    - Positive attitude


    What do we have to offer?

    Benefits : Medical, PTO, 401k, Vacation, Holiday Pay

    Monday - Friday 7-5 and optional Saturdays. (there is some flexibility during these hours)

    Compensation - Depending on attitude and experience & skills level.


    If you are interested in what we have to offer and fit the above description. . . we look forward to


    speaking with you. 


    To apply, please send the following 

    1) why you are the best candidate . . AND

    2) your current resume / job experience


    http://www.yelp.com/biz/a-japanese-auto-repair-san-carlos-2

    https://www.aplusjapaneseautorepair.com/


    Many thanks Eric - 650-703-0973

  • Service Advisor

    Auto Repair Customer Service Manager / Heavy Focus on Selling Service - Service Advisor or


    Service Writer - Looking for Full Time / Experienced - Annual Comp Range could be


    $80,000 - $150,000 - depending on experience.


    A+ Japanese Auto Repair is look for an experienced well-established service advisor or well-established


    sales person. We are a 12 Bay San Carlos Auto Repair Facility with just over 20 years in the community.


    We are seeking a friendly, dependable professional who has exceptional people skills and great attitude


    to join our team. Our new Customer Success Manager or Service Advisor should be looking a for a


    great work environment and for a long term job. There will be onsite training and job advancement


    opportunity.


    Additional skills to help seal the deal :

    - Have automotive knowledge

    - Exceptional telephone and people skills

    - Sales skills

    - Positive attitude


    What do we have to offer?


    Benefits : Medical, PTO, 401k, Vacation

    Compensation - $25-$45 with bonus program. depending on skills set (there will be aprx. 2 hours of


    overtime each day which will raise the compensation) If you are interested in what we have to offer


    and fit the above description. . .we can't wait to hear from you!


    To apply, please send the following1) cover letter detailing your applicable experience, and why you


    are the best candidate for our team. . . AND2) your current resume. Or call 650-703-0973 - ask for Eric.


    http://www.yelp.com/biz/a-japanese-auto-repair-san-carlos-3

    https://www.aplusjapaneseautorepair.com/


    We look forward to hearing from you! - Eric Sevim 650-703-0973


    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $100,000.00 /year +/- depending on experience

    Job Location:

    San Carlos, CA

    Required education:


    High school or equivalent

    Required license or certification

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We look forward to meeting you. If you have any questions, please contact us or stop by the shop.