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Experienced Auto Technician - Up to $100K+ /Paid Training/No Weekends (Greenville)
Davidson Automotive
compensation:
$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
senior level
job title:
Experienced Auto Technician
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You take the time to do it right. You actually diagnose instead of guessing. You know shortcuts today turn into comebacks tomorrow.
But then you look around…
Rushed jobs. Sloppy work getting through. Same guys getting fed.
And all you’re left with is, “We care” talk… with no change.
So you keep your head down, do your work, collect your check… and ignore the fact that you could be in a better shop.
Now, here’s the truth:
If you’re in the wrong shop, you don’t grow. You just repeat the same year over and over.
Davidson Automotive is built differently.
This isn’t a shop for coasting. It’s for techs who take ownership and want to get better.
You’ll have steady work, fair dispatching, and a team that actually communicates. The shop runs on process, not chaos. Problems get solved, not ignored.
And you’re not stuck doing the same thing forever.
If you want to improve - we’ll back it. Training, mentorship, a clear path forward. You put in the effort, we invest in you.
When the day’s done?
You go home.
No weekends. No calls after hours. No nonsense.
Work hard here. Have a life outside.
38 years in business. Growing. Busy shop.
So, if you’re a solid (and experienced) tech and your current shop isn’t matching your standards… then this is where that changes.
✅HERE’S WHAT WE PROMISE OUR TECHS:
- $80K–$100K+ per year based on performance
- $40–$55/hr flat rate with consistent car count (no empty promises)
- No weekends – Monday to Friday, 7:45am–5:30pm
- 100% paid dental, and vision
- Simple IRA with 3% company match
- 2 weeks paid vacation in your first year
- 8 paid holidays from day one
- Paid training + paid ASE testing
- Real growth path with mentorship
- Fair dispatching - no favorites, no politics
- Strong service advisors that keep work flowing
- Clean, organized, well-lit shop with up-to-date diagnostic tools
- Monthly cash bonuses when shop goals are hit
- Team meals 2–4x per month + outings
- Uniforms provided + laptop for every technician
✓ NO WEEKENDS – GET YOUR LIFE BACK – 5-day work week (7:45AM–5:30PM) with zero weekend shifts, period. When you leave, you’re done—no after-hours calls, no being dragged back in.
✓ WE WILL KEEP YOU BUSY – This is a high car-count shop that’s been growing year after year with increased SEO and direct mail driving work in. Jim intentionally held off hiring until the volume was there—so you’re not walking into empty promises.
✓ OUR SERVICE ADVISORS DELIVER – Advisors have advanced training and skill development, so they know how to sell the work properly. That means approvals get done and your bays stay full without you chasing work.
✓ NO DRAMA. NO POLITICS.– This is a true team-first shop where ego, attitude, and chaos don’t last. Even a former employee admitted Jim cared more about his team than any boss he’d had—that’s the standard here.
✓ FAIR DISPATCHING – NO FAVORITES – Work is handed out through a clear, structured system—not based on who’s liked more. Everything is transparent, so you can focus on turning hours instead of fighting for work.
✓ YOU WILL ALWAYS KNOW WHERE YOU STAND– Daily morning and afternoon huddles keep everyone aligned on workflow, issues, and priorities. On top of that, you’ll have regular one-on-ones to talk about performance, goals, and what you need.
✓ YOU WILL NOT BE MICROMANAGED – Once you’re up to speed on the systems, leadership stays out of your way and lets you work. If you need support, it’s there—but you won’t have someone breathing down your neck.
✓ WE INVEST IN YOU (REAL GROWTH) – Paid training, ASE support, conferences, and even custom development plans (like a 2-year electrical track) are all on the table. If you’re willing to put in the effort, the shop will back you financially and professionally.
✓ YOU WILL LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY – You’ll work on a wide mix of Asian, Domestic, and some Euro vehicles—not the same repetitive jobs every week. Plus, the team actively collaborates, so you’re never stuck figuring things out alone.
✓ CAREER PATH – NOT JUST A JOB – This shop has a track record of developing techs from lube level into high producers. If you want to level up your skills (or beyond), there’s a clear path and real support to get you there.
✓ OPEN-DOOR POLICY (YOU’LL BE HEARD) – Decision-makers are on-site every day, and your input is actually considered. Jim regularly asks what’s working, what’s not, and what you need—and listens to the answers.
✓ CLEAN, ORGANIZED, WELL-EQUIPPED SHOP – 10-bay facility with up-to-date diagnostic tools, laptops for every tech, and a structured workflow. It’s not perfect (no shop is), but it’s built to help you work efficiently and make money.
✓ TEAM-FIRST ENVIRONMENT – Everyone is expected to help each other out—no lone wolves here. The culture is built around ownership and collaboration, and that’s why the team works as well as it does.
✓ YOU’LL BE PART OF SOMETHING SOLID– 38 years in the same location with a 4.8★ rating and 700+ reviews backing it up. This is a stable, growing shop with deep roots—not a place that’s here today and gone tomorrow.
✅ HERE’S WHAT WE STAND FOR AND HOW WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS:
700+ REVIEWS and a 4.8★ RATING – Customers trust Davidson Automotive because the work is done right and the experience is consistent. This isn’t a handful of good reviews—it’s decades of proof that the shop delivers. That's just how we do business.
ABOUT DAVIDSON AUTOMOTIVE
Davidson Automotive has been serving the Greenville community for 38 years - and we’re still in the same location for a reason.
We’ve built this shop on honesty, consistency, and doing things the right way. Not the fast way. Not the easy way. The right way.
Over the last several years, we’ve dialed in who we are and how we operate. The result? A structured, growing shop with a strong team, steady workflow, and a reputation backed by a long standing reputation in our community.
We’re not trying to be everything to everyone. We’re building a shop where good techs come to get better, stay long-term, and take pride in their work.
If that’s what you’re looking for… you’ll fit in here.
SKILLS AND TRAITS THAT WILL HELP YOU SHINE IN THIS ROLE:
- You’ve got 3–5+ years of experience in a professional shop working on a mix of vehicles (not just one make)
- You can handle diagnostics, drivability, suspension, and real repairs—not just basic bolt-on work
- You follow a consistent diagnostic process instead of guessing based on symptoms
- You take ownership of your work—if something goes wrong, you own it and fix it
- You’re a student of the craft—you want to keep learning and getting better
- You’re team-oriented and willing to help others (and accept help when needed)
- You show up ready to work—no drama, no ego, no excuses
- You’re tired of shops that are disorganized, play favorites, or hold you back
If you’re just looking to coast, do the bare minimum, or avoid structure… this probably isn’t the shop for you.
READY TO JOIN A SHOP THAT ACTUALLY BACKS ITS TECHS?
Reach out however you’re most comfortable:
Apply directly on Indeed
Call the shop: 864-281-0590
Text Jim directly: 864-360-3393
Davidson Automotive
1168 Woodruff Rd
Greenville, SC 29607
Not sure if you want to commit yet? No resume? Just have a question?
Shoot Jim a text and let him know you saw the ad.
No pressure. Just a conversation.
Talk soon,
Jim
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