Mechanic Jobs in Porterville, CA
Set your own rate, work your own radius, keep your own customers. Mechanicrank dispatches Porterville drivers straight to independent techs like you, 31 businesses already compete for this work in Porterville. Shop labor here runs $120, $175/hr; mobile techs on the network price against that and keep what they earn.
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No open postings in Porterville yet, yours could be the first one techs see here.
17 established Porterville shops worth a call.
Every business below has more than 20 customer reviews, proof of steady work coming through the door. None of them posted an opening here, and that's the point: most wrenching jobs are filled before an ad ever runs. A direct call with an MRC certification behind your name beats a resume in a pile.
Premier Tire & Service
Established Porterville business with 240 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Beebe's Auto Repair & Towing service
Established Porterville business with 57 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Ruiz Auto Repair
Established Porterville business with 28 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Alex Auto Repair & Smog Check
Established Porterville business with 64 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Melvin's Tire & Auto Services
Established Porterville business with 112 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Lozanos Automotive
Established Porterville business with 52 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Porterville Automotive Center
Established Porterville business with 46 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
360 Degree Performance Auto
Established Porterville business with 56 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Ramirez Auto Repair & Smog Check
Established Porterville business with 23 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Sanchez Auto Repair
Established Porterville business with 47 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Lopez Auto Repair
Established Porterville business with 40 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Mendez Auto Repair and Smog
Established Porterville business with 80 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Porterville Smog & Tune
Established Porterville business with 59 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Nino's Auto Repair
Established Porterville business with 21 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Miguel's Auto Repair
Established Porterville business with 33 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Central Auto Service
Established Porterville business with 58 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Five Star Automotive
Established Porterville business with 35 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Six ways to earn on the network.
Rather be your own boss? Every role below is independent-contractor work, you are the business, Mechanicrank sends the customers. Pay bands reflect typical California rates.
Mobile Mechanic. General Repair
Brakes, batteries, alternators, starters, diagnostics, oil service, repaired in the customer's driveway. The backbone role of the network.
- Own tools and reliable service vehicle
- 2+ years wrenching experience
- Smartphone for dispatch and photos
- Liability insurance (or ready to get it)
Diesel & Heavy-Duty Technician
Fleet trucks, RVs, and equipment that cannot come to a shop. Air brakes, aftertreatment, hydraulics, the highest-demand, highest-rate work on the platform.
- Diesel experience (fleet, ag, or OTR)
- Heavy-duty capable tools
- Comfort working roadside on big iron
- DOT inspection knowledge a plus
Brake & Safety Specialist
High-volume brake jobs, inspections, and safety repairs. Predictable work, quick turnarounds, steady bookings.
- Strong brake diagnosis fundamentals
- Own tools including bleeding equipment
- Attention to torque specs and documentation
Pre-Purchase Inspector
Inspect used cars for remote and local buyers before they hand over money. Paid per inspection, scheduled around your other work.
- Sharp eye for paint work, leaks, and hidden damage
- OBD scan tool
- Clear written reports with photos
- MRC PPI certification preferred, free to earn
Roadside Rescue Tech
Jump starts, battery swaps, no-starts, lockouts. Short jobs, fast pay, evenings and weekends available, a great entry point.
- Jump pack, basic hand tools, battery tester
- Safe roadside work habits
- Fast response time in your radius
EV & Hybrid Technician
High-voltage qualified techs are scarce and the work is growing every quarter. Hybrid batteries, EV maintenance, and diagnostics.
- HV safety training (gloves, live-dead-live)
- Insulated tool set
- Hybrid/EV diagnostic experience
- MRC EV & Hybrid certification preferred
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