Automotive Technician

Experienced Automotive Technician

Independence Mazda is hiring an experienced automotive technician to join our service team in Charlotte, North Carolina.

We are looking for a skilled, dependable technician who can accurately diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicles while producing quality work efficiently. This is an opportunity to join an established dealership with a steady workload, supportive management, manufacturer training, and room to grow within the Mazda brand.

We value technicians as professionals—not just production numbers. Our goal is to provide the work, tools, training, and support needed for strong technicians to build a long-term career.

Compensation and Benefits

• $80,000–$130,000 annual earning potential, based on experience, skill level, flat-rate production, and performance
• Competitive flat-rate pay
• Consistent work from an established customer base
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discounts
• Mazda manufacturer training
• Online and instructor-led certification courses
• Opportunities for advancement

Why Independence Mazda?

• Established dealership workload
• Supportive service-management team
• Experienced service advisors and lane-management support
• Opportunities to perform customer-pay, warranty, maintenance, and diagnostic work
• Mazda training provided while employed
• Career-development and certification opportunities
• Shop culture focused on quality, communication, and teamwork
• Convenient Charlotte location near Uptown

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs according to repair-order instructions
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, driveability, and vehicle-system concerns
• Use diagnostic equipment and Mazda special-service tools correctly
• Complete inspections and clearly document all findings
• Provide accurate labor-time estimates for additional repairs
• Communicate repair findings to the service advisor and management team
• Complete warranty repairs according to manufacturer requirements
• Road-test vehicles when required to verify concerns and completed repairs
• Maintain complete and accurate repair-order documentation
• Follow dealership safety, quality-control, and shop procedures
• Attend required Mazda training and maintain assigned certifications
• Keep the assigned work area clean, organized, and safe

Requirements

• At least three years of professional automotive-technician experience required
• Strong knowledge of automotive maintenance, repair, and diagnostic procedures
• Ability to perform work efficiently without sacrificing quality
• Experience using electronic diagnostic equipment
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical service information
• Strong written documentation and communication skills
• Dependable attendance and professional work habits
• Ability to work effectively with advisors, parts personnel, and other technicians
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Mazda, dealership, ASE, or other manufacturer certifications are preferred but not required for the right experienced candidate.

Join a dealership where your experience is respected, your training is supported, and there is an opportunity to build a long-term career.