Now hiring · Rockford, IL
Do the best work
of your career. Then go home.
A shop built on evidence instead of commission, with factory-level equipment, a front desk that has your back — and every single weekend off.
WEEKENDS
ALWAYS OFF
SCHEDULE
MON–FRI, 8–5
COMMISSION
NONE — EVER
OPEN ROLES
2 POSTED
SEC. 01 / Open roles
01 Open positions
On the board right now.
Every posting is real, current, and answered by a human — usually within two business days.
- Automotive Technician (ASE)Diagnose and repair all makes and models with factory-level equipment — and sign your findings. Our techs photograph what they see, work without commission pressure, and get every weekend off.Service BaysFull-timePosted July 1, 2026
- Lube & Tire TechnicianThe launchpad role: oil services, tires, and inspections alongside ASE techs who teach as they work. Weekends off, real training path toward full technician.Service BaysFull-timePosted July 10, 2026
SEC. 02 / Why Grote
02 The pitch, honestly
Why good techs stay here.
- 01 Every weekend off — the shop is closed Saturday and Sunday, full stop.
- 02 No commission structure: recommend what the evidence supports, nothing else.
- 03 Factory-level scan platforms, proper lifts, and the diagnostic gear to do it right.
- 04 Your name on your findings — photo reports customers actually read and trust.
- 05 Family-owned, part of the Grote Automotive group — small-shop culture, real backing.
General application
No posting for you? Apply anyway.
A human reads every application — usually within two business days.
Rather size us up in person?
Stop by 1949 S Bell School Rd and ask for Joe — the shop tour takes ten minutes and tells you everything.
1949 S Bell School Rd · Rockford, IL · 24/7 key drop