Mechanic Jobs in Richmond, VA
Set your own rate, work your own radius, keep your own customers. Mechanicrank dispatches Richmond drivers straight to independent techs like you, 40 businesses already compete for this work in Richmond. Shop labor here runs $95, $140/hr; mobile techs on the network price against that and keep what they earn.
Real openings from real shops.
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No open postings in Richmond yet, yours could be the first one techs see here.
30 established Richmond 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.
General Auto & Tire
Established Richmond business with 152 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.
ACE Mobile Repairs
Established Richmond business with 151 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.
Quick fix mobile mechanics
Established Richmond business with 93 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.
Slender Mobile Auto Maintenance
Established Richmond 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.
Mad Dawg Mechanical
Established Richmond business with 24 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.
Adam's Mobile Maintenance
Established Richmond 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.
Elite Wrench Mobile Auto Repair
Established Richmond business with 130 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.
Classic Auto Repair Service
Established Richmond business with 106 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.
Boulevard Auto Repair
Established Richmond business with 88 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.
Top Level Diesel, LLC
Established Richmond business with 53 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.
Macs Mobile Mechanic
Established Richmond business with 26 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.
Art's Automotive Service
Established Richmond business with 410 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.
Elite Mobile Mechanics of Richmond
Established Richmond business with 248 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.
Affordable Auto Service
Established Richmond business with 130 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.
Vidlers Automotive
Established Richmond business with 97 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.
CCC Mobile Auto Repair
Established Richmond business with 76 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.
Virginia Import Services
Established Richmond business with 70 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.
Jim & Glenn's Auto Services
Established Richmond business with 67 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.
Bimmer Rescue
Established Richmond business with 834 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.
Elliott Automotive
Established Richmond business with 277 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.
Edward's Auto Care
Established Richmond business with 150 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.
Mike's AutoCare
Established Richmond business with 87 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.
Dog House Trailer Repair
Established Richmond business with 55 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.
Agabi brown mobile Auto repair LLC
Established Richmond business with 22 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.
Ellis Auto Service
Established Richmond business with 473 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.
Carroll's Auto Services
Established Richmond business with 60 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.
RPM Mobil 1 Car Care Center
Established Richmond business with 120 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.
DMV Mobile Mechanic Repairs
Established Richmond business with 91 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.
Route 60 Auto Repair & State Inspections
Established Richmond business with 228 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.
Richmond 24hr mobile truck repair
Established Richmond business with 34 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 Virginia 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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