Smog Inspection Technician Test Only
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Position Overview & Specifications
Smog Check Inspector - Test Only - $28/hour plus $5/car plus $10/day gas allowance
We have an immediate opening for full time and part time smog inspectors at our existing STAR test only facility.
Compensation is $28/hour plus $5/car plus a daily gas allowance of $10.
Five days per week: $28/hour for 9 hours (1 hour of overtime) plus $5 per vehicle tested (avg. 12-13 cars per day) plus a $10/day gas allowance. Annual pay is about $88,000.
You’ll receive two weeks paid vacation the first year.
After two months we’ll provide a fully paid Kaiser Gold health insurance plan.
This is an established testing business at a Chevron station in Los Altos near highway 85 in a safe, enjoyable environment with lots of nice customers. No coupons or specials to deal with!
Please email us at wmf2300@yahoo.com with a brief description of your experience, your license number, and your phone number. We’ll call you to set up an interview time.
You may also apply in person to:
Los Altos Chevron, 2300 Homestead Road located near Hwy 85 and Foothill Expy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Smog Inspection Technician Test Only roles across Los Altos Chevron's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28 - £30 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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