Automotive Service Technician — Used Cars / Reconditioning

Location: Huntersville, NC (Lake Norman / Charlotte area)
Employer: Huntersville Ford — Krause Auto Group
Schedule: Mon–Fri (7:00–4:00 or 8:00–5:00) + Saturday rotation (closed Sundays)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

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  $25,000 Retention Bonus for every technician*

  
  


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  Closed Sundays + Saturday rotation

  
  


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  Competitive pay with a strong, steady recon workload

  
  


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  Free health insurance option + 401(k) with company contribution

  
  


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  Immediate PTO on your start date, plus paid holidays & vacation

  
  


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  Paid OEM training & certifications with clear advancement (we promote from within)

  
  


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  Family-owned, high-volume, modern shop (clean bays, updated tools, professional environment)

  
  


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  Uniforms provided, employee discounts, appreciation events

  
  


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  September only: ask about a sign-on bonus (limited roles)

  
  

*See hiring manager for full program details.

The Role: Used Car / Reconditioning Technician

Bring pre-owned vehicles to retail-ready condition—safely, efficiently, and to OEM standards.

What You’ll Do

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  Perform UCI inspections, safety & emissions items, and repair recommendations

  
  


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  Diagnose and repair brakes, suspension/steering, tires, A/C, electrical, drivability, and light powertrain concerns

  
  


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  Complete recon tasks: fluid services, filters, belts/hoses, batteries, alignments, tires

  
  


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  Document findings and repair lines clearly on ROs; meet targeted cycle times and quality standards

  
  


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  Road-test as needed; use modern diagnostic tools and special service equipment

  
  


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  Collaborate with the Recon Manager to prioritize work and communicate ETAs

  
  


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  Perform any warranty work to manufacturer specifications (as applicable)

  
  

What You Bring

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  Dealership or independent shop experience (A/B/C levels welcome); state inspection/ASE a plus

  
  


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  Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills; own basic toolbox & tools

  
  


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  Solid documentation habits and a team-first, customer-focused mindset

  
  


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  Comfort with electronic diagnostic equipment and basic computer use

  
  


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  Valid driver’s license & clean MVR; willing to complete background & drug screen

  
  

Compensation & Benefits

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  Competitive flat-rate/hourly plan (based on experience)

  
  


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  $25,000 technician retention bonus

  
  


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  Free health insurance option, plus dental & vision available

  
  


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  401(k) with company contribution

  
  


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  Immediate PTO, paid holidays & paid vacation

  
  


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  Short/long-term disability options

  
  


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  Employee discounts and long-term job security

  
  

About Huntersville Ford

Part of the Krause Auto Group, we’re locally owned and trusted across the Lake Norman/Charlotte community. Our recon team keeps our pre-owned inventory safe, clean, and ready for delivery—quality work, done right, by technicians who are respected and rewarded.

Apply today—positions are limited. When you apply, note your experience level (A/B/C) and any specialties (e.g., brakes/suspension, diagnostics, A/C, tires/alignment).

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to protected status. We maintain a safe, drug-free workplace.