Technician Career Path at Heritage Toyota

$35,000+ annually*

Duties: Perform regular service and preventive maintenance tasks on vehicles in order to keep in safe, dependable operating condition. Includes: oil changes, tire rotations, multipoint inspections; air filter, cabin filter, and wiper blade changes. Assist senior technicians to learn Toyota system and gain automotive knowledge.

Needed to Progress:

VT State Inspection Certification
Web based training: 5 E-Modules
Between 1-3 years service

$45,000+ annually*

Duties: Perform basic auto repairs and entry level diagnostic work. Includes: tires, brakes, exhaust, suspension, etc. Begin to locate and diagnose problems with malfunctioning vehicles.

Needed to Progress:

Web training, Factory training
Completion of ASE’s A1-A6
Between 1-3 years service

$60,000+ annually*

Duties: Perform designated servicing and/or repair jobs, typically involving complex, unusual or specialized technical work. Competent in safety recalls, service campaigns, and road tests with customers. Provide direction and guidance to apprentice techs as needed.

Needed to Progress:

Minimum of five years required by Toyota to move to master level
Toyota Hybrid Classes: 2 E-Modules

$85,000 annually*

Duties: Perform designated servicing and/or repair jobs, typically involving complex, unusual or specialized technical work. Competent in safety recalls, service campaigns, and road tests with customers. Provide direction and guidance to apprentice techs as needed.

Needed to Progress:

Minimum of five years required by Toyota to move to master level
Toyota Hybrid Classes: 2 E-Modules

$85,000 - $100,000+ annually*

Duties: Act as a consultant for diagnostic work, vehicle repairs, and procedures, with a focus on hybrids. Provide leadership and direction to other members of the service department. Provide expert feedback on new Toyota products.

Needed to Progress:

Recertification of ASE’s every 5 years
Web Based Training to keep current