Auto Techs: You take pride in doing things right—so why work at a shop that doesn’t?
Maybe the pay’s fine, but the culture’s toxic. Maybe your boss hasn’t touched a wrench in 15 years. Maybe you’re tired of shortcuts, drama, or pressure to upsell work the customer doesn’t actually need.
You’re not looking for a “job.” You’re looking for a shop where your skill is respected, your input matters, and you can finally breathe.
That’s what we offer at Dave’s Complete Auto Service.
We’re a family-run, no-drama shop in Council Bluffs that’s been around for nearly 15 years. Plus our owner, Dave is not just “the boss”—he’s a tech too. And as an ASE Master Tech with 23+ years under his belt who still wrenches when needed, leads by example, and makes sure everyone here is treated like a pro. No ivory tower. No corporate nonsense. Just a real-deal mechanic who built a shop the right way.
At Dave's everyone’s treated like a human, and not just another number. And our A-level techs make more than $100K a year, we ONLY work Monday–Friday, 8–5. No weekends. No B.S. Just steady work, we provide training, real benefits, and a clean, well-equipped shop where people like each other—and want to stick around.
If this sounds like something worth checking out, then keep reading, my friend…
HERE’S WHAT WE PROMISE OUR TECHS…
- Top techs earning up to $107K
- Production bonuses based on hours turned
- Simple IRA with 3% match
- 50% company-paid health insurance for employees
- 2–4 weeks of PTO (starts at 2 weeks and grows the longer you stay)
- Paid holidays – including bonus days around July 4th and Black Friday
- Monday–Friday schedule – no weekends, ever
- Paid ASE certifications and on-site + virtual training
- Climate-controlled shop – heat and A/C in all bays
- Top-tier equipment – Snap-On scanners, scopes, tablets, and an automatic floor scrubber for clean floors
- Work on your own cars over the weekend (or your demo derby build—we’ve got a few of those)
- Upbeat, respectful team culture – music in the bays, no micromanagement, and no drama
HERE’S WHAT WE PROMISE OUR TECHS
✓ WORK-LIFE BALANCE (FAMILY 1st!) We offer a 5-day work week, no weekends ever, paid holidays, PTO that grows the longer you stay, and flexible scheduling if you need time for your kids, appointments, or life outside the shop.
✓ WE WILL KEEP YOU BUSY We’ve got a steady, loyal customer base and a strong local reputation. With a 4.6-star rating and a steady car count across 6 bays, you’ll have plenty of hours without chaos or drama.
✓ YOU WILL LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY From BMWs and Benzes to everyday domestic repairs, you’ll see a variety of vehicles and enjoy the opportunity to keep growing your diagnostic chops without the dealer politics.
✓ YOU WILL BE APPRECIATED (OPEN DOOR POLICY) We’re family-run and low-drama. You’ll get direct access to ownership, no corporate layers, and a say in how the shop grows. We treat our team like pros—not numbers.
✓ WE WILL HELP YOU BECOME MORE VALUABLE (WE INVEST IN YOU) We pay for ASE certifications, ongoing training, and make sure you’ve got the equipment you need to get better, faster, and more valuable every year you’re here.
✓ SAFE, CLEAN, AND PRODUCTIVE SHOP ENVIRONMENT You’ll work in a climate-controlled, well-equipped shop with up-to-date scanners, scopes, and clean bays. If there’s a tool that helps you do better work, we’ll get it.
✓ YOU WILL NOT BE MICROMANAGED You’ll be trusted to do your job like a pro. No one’s breathing down your neck or riding you for hours. We’re here to support, not hover.
✓ YOU WILL ALWAYS KNOW WHERE YOU STAND With clear production tracking, fair dispatching, and regular 1-on-1 conversations, there are no surprises. We don’t play favorites, and we keep everything above board.
✓ LONGEVITY – THIS IS A SHOP YOU CAN RETIRE FROM We’re not going anywhere. Dave’s been doing this for 23+ years and has built a shop where techs stay for the long haul. This isn’t a pit stop—it’s a place to build your future.
WHAT WE STAND FOR (AND HOW WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS)
✅ 4.6-STAR GOOGLE RATING!Our customers don’t just bring their cars here—they refer their friends, family, and neighbors. Why? Because we treat them right, stand behind our work, and make sure they’re taken care of from the moment they walk through the door. That's just how we do business.
ABOUT DAVE’S COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE
Dave’s has been proudly serving the Council Bluffs community since 2008. We’re a family-run shop with deep local roots, a loyal customer base, and a reputation built on trust, integrity, and solid, honest work.
We’re not trying to be the biggest. We’re focused on being the best for our people—giving our techs a shop they can be proud to work in, retire from, and recommend to their friends.
Better yet, we’re currently looking for one more experienced tech to join our tight-knit team.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SHINE IN THIS ROLE
- You’ve got 5+ years in a professional shop and know your way around diagnostics
- You don’t need someone breathing down your neck—you work clean, communicate well, and take pride in doing the job right
- You’re tired of shops that talk about culture but don’t back it up—and ready to work with people who actually have each other’s backs
- You’ve got your own tools, a valid driver’s license, and a “no drama, no excuses” kind of mindset
- ASE certs are great, but not required—we care more about your attitude, skills, and integrity than your wall of plaques
If you’re a reliable, experienced tech who wants a steady home, not a revolving door—we want to talk to you.
READY TO JOIN A SHOP WHERE YOU’LL BE SEEN, SUPPORTED, AND SET UP TO WIN?
Apply however you’re most comfortable:
Apply directly on Indeed
Drop off your resume in person at:
Dave’s Complete Auto Service - 103 S. 12th Street - Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Text or Call Stephanie at 712-256-9688 (Be sure to mention you saw the ad)
Talk soon,
Stephanie