Smog Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have immediate openings in an upscale STAR Test station in Pleasanton, San Ramon / Danville for a licensed smog technician. We are looking for either a test only license, or if you have a test and repair license.
Consideration will also be given to an apprentice's application as well.
Please only apply if you have a current license or will very soon! Customer service is a priority, as is an acceptable STAR score. The position entails 40 hours week, however part time will also be considered. Competitive pay scale depends on experience, plus we have a very lucrative bonus program.
Part time and full-time applicants please email your resume to us and include your technician license number if you have it.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour with bonus. Depending on experience.
401K, sick time, paid vacation
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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 Technician roles across Smog King'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 £25 - £35 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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