Gastonia Nissan Looking for Automotive Technician at Gastonia, NC Full Time

Gastonia Nissan, A Hudson Automotive Company, is now hiring for an Experienced Automotive Technician.

Are you a team player and customer-focused? Are you reliable and hardworking? Are you looking for a career with a growing organization and opportunities for advancement? If so, we want to speak with YOU!

Hudson Automotive Group has grown from 19 dealerships to 33 in the past 16 months and continue to grow! We have an extremely busy service department and are hiring to meet customer demand! This is a great opportunity to earn what you deserve!

4-Day work week opportunity: Work schedule Wednesday – Saturday

Company Funded Continued Dealer/Manufacturer Training

Production Bonus

Yearly Technician Longevity Bonus

If you are looking for stability and for a dealership that had consistent work even during the pandemic, this is the ideal opportunity for you!

We offer a fantastic working environment with the latest equipment, industry-leading pay, and benefits plus great opportunities for career advancement. We are doing big things and would love for you to join in.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Vacation/Holidays
• Employee development through training and advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts on products & services
• Balanced work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement for current Automotive Technology students or recent graduates
• Tool assistance program

What you’ll do:

• Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with the dealership.
• Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.
• Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers are informed if any additional service is needed. Provide an estimate of time needed for additional repairs.
• Execute repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Document all work performed on the repair order.
• Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs as assigned by service manager.
• Keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keep shop area neat and clean.
• Maintain and be accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Return them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
• Understand, kept abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Report any safety issues immediately to management.

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Hudson Automotive is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business proudly serving customers with all their automotive needs. Founded in 1948, Hudson Automotive has grown from a single location in Providence, KY to a multistate, multi-franchise organization with 31 dealerships and more than 2,600 employees throughout South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Louisiana, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Our dealerships have been repeatedly recognized for outstanding customer service and have received Toyotas President’s Award, Nissans Global Award, Fords President’s Award and the Honda Presidents Award for their dedication to excellence. In 2019, Hudson Automotive was voted Best Places to Work in South Carolina.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.