Hire a Temporary Mechanic

GigSmart for Business is available in cities across all 50 states. Our platform connects businesses with local Flex Workers in major metropolitan areas as well as many smaller markets. Coverage is expanding every day, so whether you’re in a large city or a growing region, chances are we can help you find qualified workers near you.

A temporary mechanic is a skilled automotive or diesel technician hired on a short-term, shift-based basis to fill a capacity gap. The three most common triggers: a full-time tech calls out sick and your bay sits empty, a seasonal surge pushes your schedule past normal capacity, or a new location opens while permanent hires are still pending. GigSmart makes the same-day solution practical — post the shift with your role requirements and confirm a qualified tech within hours, not weeks.

GigSmart worker profiles include self-reported certifications, including ASE credentials (A1 through A9 series), CDL licenses (Class A and B), EPA 609 refrigerant handling certification, and manufacturer-specific credentials. You can specify certification requirements when posting a shift so GigSmart surfaces only workers who match. For safety-critical or compliance-sensitive roles, GigSmart recommends confirming credentials directly with the worker before they begin work.

Traditional mechanic staffing agencies typically take 3 to 7 business days for placement and charge a 25 to 50% markup on worker wages — often not disclosed until the invoice arrives. GigSmart is a direct marketplace: you set the wage rate, post today, and confirm a tech within hours. There are no long-term contracts, no minimum placement periods, and the service fee is shown upfront before you commit. For short-term mechanic needs, the speed and cost transparency difference is significant.