Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic — Audi and VW

Job overview

The Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic role is onsite in Columbia, SC. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes hourly earnings of $20 for entry-level technicians and $45+ for top technicians. The role supports Audi Columbia, a dealership in Jim Hudson Automotive Group. The technician diagnoses vehicle problems and completes repair-order work to dealership and factory standards, helping deliver accurate repairs and customer service. The position also supports safe, orderly shop operations through documentation, communication with service advisors and parts staff, and compliance with applicable regulations.

What you'll do

• Complete repair-order work efficiently and accurately to dealership and factory standards
• diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs
• coordinate with the parts department
• identify additional safety or service work and notify the service advisor
• report delays
• document work
• road-test vehicles when required
• keep current with factory technical bulletins
• keep customer vehicles and the shop clean
• account for dealership tools
• follow regulations and safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive service technician

mechanic

audi

volkswagen

european import experience preferred

repair orders

vehicle diagnostics

columbia sc

jim hudson automotive group

hourly pay stated

no sundays

flexible scheduling

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee discounts
• health and dental insurance
• employer-paid $25,000 life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• disability insurance
• paid vacation and personal leave
• paid holidays
• sick days
• employee assistance program and fund
• flexible scheduling
• career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Audi, VW, or European import experience is preferred; advancement to Shop Foreman may be available. The posting lists $20/hour for entry-level technicians and $45+/hour for top technicians, weekly bonuses up to $200, and sign-on and relocation bonuses for experienced qualified technicians.

About the employer

Jim Hudson Automotive Group is hiring for this role. Industry: General Automotive Repair. Sector: 81.