Automotive Technician Jobs in Arlington, TX
Automotive technicians in Arlington work dealership and independent service bays along the I-20 Auto Row and South Cooper Street, and current local postings list $18 to $40 an hour depending on experience. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and how to get trained.
Current automotive technician Openings in Arlington, TX
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Automotive Technician Work in Arlington
Arlington's dealership service work concentrates on the I-20 corridor in south Arlington, where Hiley Volkswagen sits at 1461 E I-20 and Hiley Hyundai at 677 E I-20, with Family Toyota of Arlington also hiring certified techs. Independent and franchise shops fill in along the big arterials, including Midas at 5861 S Cooper St in south Arlington.
Arlington is a driving city. About 77 percent of commuters drive alone, and there is no fixed-route bus, only city-contracted on-demand rides. Dealership roles lean toward brand certification and diagnostics, while independent shops such as Midas hire general service techs and pay a guarantee plus commission.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Automotive Technicians
These Arlington service departments and shops have technician openings posted on their own career pages:
- Family Toyota of Arlington - the Family Car Group dealership posts Certified Toyota Technician openings at $18 to $38 an hour, asking for a driver's license and a state inspection license.
- Hiley Volkswagen of Arlington - the I-20 dealership hires Volkswagen-certified and used-vehicle service technicians, with weekly and monthly production bonuses.
- Midas - the South Cooper Street shop is hiring automotive technicians at $25 to $40 an hour, paid as a guarantee plus commission on labor hours.
Automotive Technician Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $17 to $20 per hour for lube, express and apprentice techs.
- Experienced: roughly $24 to $32 per hour for certified line technicians.
- Master / senior: about $35 to $40 per hour, or $80,000 a year and up, for master and diagnostic techs.
These are estimates. Nationally, automotive service technicians earned a median of $24.34 an hour in May 2025, with the top 10 percent above $81,790 a year, and the Dallas-Fort Worth average for installation, maintenance and repair jobs was $29.86 an hour. Locally, Family Toyota posts $18 to $38 and Midas $25 to $40. Brand certification, diagnostic skill and flag-hour productivity move pay the most.
How to Become an Automotive Technician in Arlington
Texas does not license automotive technicians. Employers look for training, ASE certifications and experience, and federal EPA Section 609 certification is required to handle vehicle air conditioning refrigerant. Some dealership jobs, including Family Toyota's, also ask for a state inspection license. The closest college program is Tarrant County College's Automotive Service Technology program at TCC South Campus in south Fort Worth: a 60-hour AAS, Level 1 certificates for Engine Analysis Technician (21 hours) and Heavy Line Technician (29 hours), and a 12-hour General Service Technician award. TCC also runs a separate Toyota T-TEN program, and Arlington ISD students can start in the automotive cluster at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center.
What the Job Involves
Automotive technicians diagnose, repair and maintain cars and light trucks. Daily work includes scan-tool diagnostics, brake and suspension jobs, engine and electrical repair, air conditioning service and scheduled maintenance. Techs document each repair order in the shop system, and on flag-hour or commission pay, efficiency and getting the fix right the first time drive earnings.
Skills Employers Look For
- ASE certifications, or manufacturer certification at dealerships
- Diagnostic, electrical and engine repair skills
- Scan tool and service information comfort
- EPA Section 609 certification for A/C work
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Customer-focused communication with service advisors
Career Path and Advancement
Many Arlington techs start in express service or lube work, earn ASE certifications, and move up to line technician, then diagnostic or master technician. Dealerships on the I-20 corridor add manufacturer training on top, which raises flag-hour pay. From there the path runs to shop foreman, service advisor and service manager, or into specialties such as diesel and transmissions.
Related Careers in Arlington
If working as an automotive technician interests you, these related Arlington roles are close matches:
- Auto Body Repair Technician Jobs
- Diesel Mechanic Jobs
- Automotive Service Advisor Jobs
- Tire Technician Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be an automotive technician in Texas?
No. Texas does not license automotive technicians, and ASE certification is voluntary, though most shops prefer it. You do need EPA Section 609 certification to work on vehicle air conditioning, and some dealers ask for a state inspection license.
How much do automotive technicians make in Arlington?
Current Arlington postings run from $18 an hour at the entry end to $38 to $40 for experienced techs. Lube and apprentice techs generally start around $17 to $20, certified line techs earn about $24 to $32, and master techs can top $35.
Where can I train to be an auto technician near Arlington?
Tarrant County College's South Campus in south Fort Worth offers an Automotive Service Technology AAS and shorter certificates, starting with a 12-hour General Service Technician award. TCC students supply their own hand tools for lab classes.
What does guarantee plus commission mean?
Some shops, such as Midas on South Cooper Street, pay a guaranteed base and then commission on the labor hours you produce. When the bays are busy and you work efficiently, you earn above the guarantee.
Can I get hired as an auto tech without experience?
Sometimes. Family Toyota of Arlington's technician posting accepts a high school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related training or experience. Express service and lube roles are the most common entry point.
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