Transmission Specialist Jobs
Transmission Specialist jobs are open across automotive dealerships, independent repair shops, fleet maintenance operations, and heavy equipment sectors, from entry-level technician roles to senior diagnostician and shop foreman positions, with specializations in automatic, manual, and CVT transmission systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Description
The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.
- Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
- Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
- Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.
- Follow project execution plans.
- Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
- Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
- Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
- Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
- Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
- Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
- Develop and present a cash flow report.
- Develop various levels of schedules.
- Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
- Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
- Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
- Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
- Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
- Consults with the project team on schedule progress.
- Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting.
- Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
- Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
- Input and validate progress measurement.
- Develop and maintain progress curves.
- Perform material takeoffs.
- Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
- Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
- Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related field and 3 years of direct project controls experience required.
- Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification.
Compensation
$110,000.00-155,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Project Controls
Primary Location US-IL-Chicago
Other Locations US-MI-Detroit
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Req ID: 265425
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB
Description
The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.
- Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
- Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
- Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.
- Follow project execution plans.
- Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
- Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
- Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
- Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
- Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
- Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
- Develop and present a cash flow report.
- Develop various levels of schedules.
- Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
- Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
- Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
- Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
- Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
- Consults with the project team on schedule progress.
- Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting.
- Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
- Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
- Input and validate progress measurement.
- Develop and maintain progress curves.
- Perform material takeoffs.
- Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
- Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
- Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related field and 3 years of direct project controls experience required.
- Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification.
Compensation
$110,000.00-155,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Project Controls
Primary Location US-IL-Chicago
Other Locations US-MI-Detroit
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Req ID: 265425
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transmission specialist jobs.
- ASE A2 or T2 certification or active pursuit of certification
- Hands-on experience rebuilding and diagnosing automatic and manual transmissions
- Proficiency with electronic scan tools and hydraulic pressure testing equipment
- High school diploma or GED with vocational or technical training preferred
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and transmission schematics
Tips for Your Transmission Specialist Job Search
List every transmission system you've serviced
Hiring managers scan resumes for specific transmission types, so list automatic, manual, CVT, dual-clutch, and any heavy-duty or specialty units you've worked on. Vague phrases like 'various transmissions' get passed over fast.
Highlight your diagnostic tool proficiency
Many postings require hands-on experience with scan tools and pressure testing equipment. Name the specific tools you've used, whether that's OEM software, Allison DOC, or generic scan tools, so your resume clears keyword filters.
Get your ASE transmission certifications current
ASE A2 and T2 certifications are the most commonly required credentials in transmission specialist postings. If yours are expired or pending, note the renewal date so employers know you're actively maintaining your qualifications.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transmission specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your application to shop type
A dealership posting values OEM training and warranty repair experience, while an independent shop wants broad diagnostic versatility. Adjust your resume summary to reflect the shop's context rather than sending the same document everywhere.
Prepare for a hands-on working interview
Many transmission shops ask candidates to perform a teardown, diagnosis, or pressure test on the spot. Review the most common failure modes for the transmission families you'll be evaluated on and bring your own hand tools if the shop requests it.
Transmission Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transmission specialists?
The companies hiring the most transmission specialists right now include Blue United Sourcing, Burns & McDonnell, and Kurz Industrial Solutions, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Wisconsin, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Fleet operators and franchise dealership groups tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many transmission specialist jobs are remote?
About 50% of transmission specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most transmission work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include technical training roles, parts coordination, and warranty claims review rather than bench or bay positions.
How do you become a transmission specialist?
Start by completing a postsecondary automotive technology program at a community college or vocational school, focusing on drivetrain and powertrain courses. From there, pursue an entry-level technician role to build hands-on hours, then earn your ASE A2 automatic transmission certification. Continuing education on newer CVT and dual-clutch systems will keep your skills current as vehicle technology evolves.
How do you get hired as a transmission specialist with little experience?
Apply for lube technician or general service roles at shops that have transmission bays, since those positions let you observe and assist on rebuilds before taking them on independently. Completing your ASE student certification while in school signals initiative. Shops with high rebuild volume often prefer training someone internally rather than waiting for a fully credentialed hire, so showing mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn carries real weight.
What does the transmission specialist interview process look like?
Most shops start with a brief phone or in-person screening to confirm your certifications and experience level. A shop foreman or service manager then walks through your diagnostic approach using a real or hypothetical failure scenario. Many employers follow with a practical component, asking you to inspect a vehicle, interpret a scan tool readout, or demonstrate a disassembly step, before discussing scheduling, compensation structure, and tool requirements.
Where can I find and apply to transmission specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to transmission specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications, experience level, and preferred shop type, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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