Automotive Key Technician - Bay Area
Posted yesterday
daybreak metroNewark (CA)
SENIORITY
Mid
SALARY
$28 - $32/hour
About the role
Job Description:
Daybreak Metro, a well-established repossession company operating across California, is looking for an experienced automotive key technician to join our in-house locksmith team. You'll handle live jobs across the Bay Area with a fully equipped mobile key van.
About the Role:
The mobile key van can be staged out of San Jose, Newark, Richmond, or Benicia — whichever location works best for you — and you'll travel to yards across all four locations as needed. The van is stocked with current-generation key-cutting machines and programming software. This is active, outdoor work — you'll be on your feet, handling a wide range of vehicles, in all kinds of weather.
What You'll Do:
Perform key cutting, automotive key programming, and lock servicing across a variety of vehicles
Work live jobs across Bay Area locations
Apply advanced locksmith and programming techniques independently
Travel between yards as part of a mobile key van team
What We're Looking For:
Minimum one year of experience in automotive key programming, locksmithing, or a related field
Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Own cell phone
23 years of age or older (insurance requirement)
Able to pass a drug screening
Current California Locksmith license, or eligibility to obtain one through the State of California
Schedule & Pay Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
$28 - $32/hour, depending on experience
Benefits:
80% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
100% company-paid life insurance
401(k) with 4% company match
Company-paid California Locksmith license
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