For Shop Owners & Fleet Managers

Know Who You're
Hiring Before They
Touch a Wrench

A bad hire in the trades costs you $5,000–$15,000 in training, comebacks, and lost time. MechanicHire gives you an objective trade knowledge score before you offer a single dollar.

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Ryan Mitchell
310T — Truck & Coach Technician
18:42
A vehicle has a spongy brake pedal that improves with multiple pumps. The MOST likely cause is:
Worn brake pads on the front axle
Air in the hydraulic brake lines
A faulty ABS modulator valve
Low brake fluid level only
78%
Current Score
13/20
Questions Done
18m
Time Left
Built for
Independent Repair Shops Fleet Maintenance Companies Dealership Service Departments Apprenticeship Programs Trade Schools
The Problem
Hiring in the Trades
is Broken

Every shop owner has been burned. A resume that looked great. An interview that went well. A tech who couldn't do the work. Here's what that actually costs you.

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Resumes Lie
Anyone can write "10 years experience" on a resume. There's no way to know if they actually know the work — until they're already in your bay making mistakes.
→ Average cost of a bad hire: $8,000–$15,000
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Interviews Don't Test Skills
Talking about brake systems in an interview is not the same as knowing brake systems. Confident talkers get hired over quiet experts every single day.
→ Your best techs are often your worst interviewers
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Overpaying Underqualified People
Without an objective score, pay negotiations are based on confidence and negotiating skill — not actual trade knowledge. Your best tech might be your lowest paid.
→ Pay gaps of $8–$15/hr between equal performers
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Training Time You Can't Afford
When someone comes in weaker than their resume suggested, your senior techs carry the load. That's lost productivity — and it kills morale for the people doing the real work.
→ 3–6 months before you know you made a mistake
How It Works
Simple. Fast.
Objective.

MechanicHire takes 15 minutes and gives you data no interview ever could. Here's the entire process.

1
Applicant Arrives
Before the interview even starts, hand them a tablet or phone with MechanicHire open. Takes 30 seconds to set up.
2
They Enter Their Name
No login, no account. They type their name and hit Start. The assessment begins immediately.
3
20 Trade Questions
A timed 20-question assessment covering the specific Red Seal trade you're hiring for — 310T, 421A, 435A, or 310S.
4
You Get the Score
Results go directly to your dashboard and your email the moment they finish. Topic-by-topic breakdown included.
5
Hire Smarter
Walk into the interview knowing exactly where they're strong and where they're weak. Make offers based on data, not gut feel.
What You Get
Stop Guessing.
Start Knowing.

Every assessment gives you a complete picture of where that person actually stands — not where they say they stand.

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Overall Trade Score
A single percentage that tells you exactly how much they know. Use it to screen, compare candidates, and set starting pay objectively.
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Topic-by-Topic Breakdown
Know they're strong on electrical but weak on brakes before they walk in. Tailor your interview questions to what actually matters.
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Instant Email Report
Results hit your inbox the second they finish. Review the score on your phone before the candidate even sits down across from you.
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Full Assessment History
Every assessment is saved. Compare candidates side by side. Revisit scores when a position opens up six months later.
Ryan Mitchell
310T Assessment · May 27, 2026 · 16 min 42 sec
82%
✓ STRONG PASS — Above Average
Air Brake Systems
90%
Electrical & Charging
85%
Engine Systems
75%
Preventive Maintenance
80%
Steering & Suspension
60%
Recommended starting rate: Senior Technician — $36–$39/hr
Pricing
One Bad Hire Costs More
Than a Year of MechanicHire

Start with 3 free assessments — no credit card required. Buy a plan when you're ready to hire more. Plans expire after 30 days.

Shop Plan
$49
one-time · valid 30 days
Up to 10 assessments
All 4 Red Seal trades
Instant email report
Assessment history dashboard
Topic-by-topic breakdown
Buy more anytime
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Fleet Plan
$99
one-time · valid 30 days
Unlimited assessments
All 4 Red Seal trades
Instant email report
Assessment history dashboard
Topic-by-topic breakdown
Multiple locations supported
Priority support
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See It In Action
Built for the Shop Floor.
Not the Boardroom.

No complicated setup. No training required. Hand them a phone. Get results in 15 minutes.

📱 Applicant's View — Any Phone or Tablet
310T Assessment
Question 9 of 20
21:14
Question 9
Air Brake Systems
A slack adjuster that requires frequent manual adjustment MOST likely indicates:
AThe brake drums are overheating
BA defective automatic slack adjuster not maintaining proper stroke
CThe S-cam is worn and needs replacement
DThe air pressure is too high
The applicant sees a clean, timed assessment on any device. No app download. No account. They enter their name and start immediately.
💻 Your View — Results Dashboard
Live Results
4
Total
3
Passed
1
Failed
74%
Average
Ryan Mitchell
Just now
310T
82%
Pass
16m 42s
Derek Paulson
34m ago
310T
76%
Pass
22m 11s
Chris Hammel
2h ago
310T
48%
Below Passing
19m 05s
Tony Arsenault
Yesterday
310T
91%
Strong Pass
14m 30s
Results appear in your dashboard the moment the assessment is submitted. Score, topic breakdown, time taken — all in one place.
Why It Exists
Hiring decisions in the trades have always been based on the wrong things — resumes, gut feel, and seniority. Ability gets overlooked. MechanicHire brings objectivity to a process that has never had it.
The MechanicHire Team

Your Next Hire
Deserves a Real Test

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