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Master Technician Jobs Near You
Top-tier diagnostic work deserves top-tier volume. Lead the shop on the hardest tickets — drivability, electrical, hybrid and EV — with the pay plan to match. Apply in five minutes at Dean McCrary Kia in Mobile, AL.
FullWarranty work keeps bays busy
PaidKia factory training on the clock
HealthHealth & dental benefits full-time
UpCertification ladder to master tech
The Role
Inside the Job
No mystery, no bait-and-switch job post. Here’s the real work, what it takes, and what it pays back.
What You’ll Do
- Own the toughest diagnostics: drivability, electrical, hybrid/EV
- Mentor B and C technicians and set shop quality standards
- Handle goodwill, buyback and factory-escalated repairs
- Partner with advisors on accurate estimates and stories
What You Bring
- A-level experience — master or senior dealership tech
- ASE Master or equivalent factory certification track
- High-voltage/EV experience a strong plus
- Leadership by example in the shop
Pay & Benefits
- Top-tier flat-rate earning with steady volume
- Health & dental benefits + paid vacation
- Paid Kia master certification path
Why Here
A Career, Not Just a Job
Locally owned, promote-from-within, and a customer base that names our people in five-star reviews. Read what customers say about the team you’d join.
Master Technician Jobs FAQs
What does a master technician role pay at Dean McCrary Kia?⌄
Full-time service roles include health and dental benefits, paid vacation and paid Kia factory training. Technician pay scales with certification level — ask the service director about the current pay plan for your experience.
What experience do I need?⌄
A-level experience — master or senior dealership tech. Also valuable: ASE master or equivalent factory certification track; high-voltage/EV experience a strong plus.
How do I apply?⌄
Apply online right on this page — it takes five minutes — or apply in person at the dealership on the I-65 Service Road in Mobile. You can also call and ask for the department’s hiring manager.
Is Kia factory training really paid?⌄
Yes. Kia certification coursework and factory training happen on the clock, and your certification level raises your earning power as you climb from C-tech to B-tech to master technician. You keep the certifications for your whole career.
What are the shop hours and schedule like?⌄
The service department runs a steady Monday–Saturday schedule with no Sunday hours — and no overnight shifts. Ask the service director about the current schedule for this role; most technician positions run a consistent weekday-heavy week.
Master Technician Jobs on the Gulf Coast
Looking for master technician jobs near me? Dean McCrary Kia hires service and shop talent from Mobile, Daphne, Spanish Fort, Fairhope, Saraland, Theodore, Pascagoula and across the Gulf Coast. Explore related openings — B technician jobs, Kia technician jobs, C technician jobs — or see all automotive jobs in Mobile, AL and the careers hub.
Dealership vs. Independent Shop Careers
The biggest difference between dealership technician jobs and turning wrenches at an independent shop or oil-change chain is the floor under your feet. A franchised Kia dealership runs on factory warranty work, recall campaigns and a maintenance customer base that returns on schedule — so flag hours don’t evaporate when the neighborhood slows down. Add paid Kia factory training (independent shops rarely pay you to get certified), factory scan tools and wiring diagrams instead of aftermarket guesswork, air-conditioned bays, and a certification ladder that raises your rate as you climb. If you’ve been piecing together hours at a chain, a career in our Kia service center is the version of this trade with a pension-shaped future.
An Easy Commute From Anywhere on the Gulf Coast
The dealership sits on the I-65 Service Road in Mobile — minutes from downtown, Midtown and the Airport Boulevard corridor, an easy drive across the Bayway from Daphne, Spanish Fort and Fairhope, and a straight shot up I-65 from Theodore and Tillman’s Corner or down from Saraland, Satsuma and Chickasaw. Team members commute from as far as Pascagoula, Lucedale and Bay Minette. If you’re searching “master technician jobs near me” anywhere in southwest Alabama or coastal Mississippi, this one’s inside your radius — and you can see exactly where we are before you apply.