Entry Level Auto Express Technician

Express Service Technician | Nissan
Giles Automotive Group | Opelousas, LA

Start Your Career at Opelousas Nissan

Are you ready to begin a career in the automotive industry with a company that truly values your growth, your work-life balance, and your contributions? At Opelousas Nissan, we’re looking for motivated Express Technicians to join our busy service team. This entry-level role is perfect for hands-on learners who want to gain practical experience, grow into a full-line certified technician, and thrive in a supportive, team-driven environment, all while enjoying weekends off! We don’t just service vehicles, we help people experience them at their best, and we do it with pride and integrity every day.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

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  Career Growth: Paid training, mentorship, and a clear path to become a certified Technician. Experienced techs earn $40,000–$80,000/year.

  
  


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  Hands-On Learning: Work alongside our award-winning service and management team.

  
  


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  Positive Culture: Professional, team-oriented, and supportive environment where your efforts are noticed.

  
  


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  Work-Life Balance: 40+ hour workweek with weekends off.

  
  

What We Offer

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  Pay: Starting at $12/hour (higher pay for experience)

  
  


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  Medical & Dental Insurance

  
  


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  Paid Vacation

  
  


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  401(k) with annual company contributions

  
  


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  Promotions and advancement often achievable within the first 6 months

  
  

What You’ll Do

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  Perform oil and filter changes, tire rotations, brake pad replacements, and vehicle inspections

  
  


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  Follow dealership and factory standards on all repair orders

  
  


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  Communicate effectively with parts department and service advisors

  
  


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  Maintain a clean, organized workspace and proper care of tools

  
  


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  Test-drive vehicles and utilize diagnostic tools as needed

  
  


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  Deliver excellent service and attention to detail on every vehicle

  
  

Who Thrives at Opelousas Nissan

We’re looking for individuals who are:

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  18+ with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

  
  


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  High school diploma or equivalent

  
  


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  Hardworking, eager to learn, and proud of doing the job right

  
  


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  Comfortable using tools and performing physical tasks

  
  


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  Team-oriented, positive, and professional

  
  


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  Able to work in a fast-paced environment

  
  


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  Basic computer literacy

  
  


• Someone who embodies and enables our core values:
  
  
  
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    INTEGRITY:  The highest standards of honesty, integrity, and sincerity

    
    
  
  
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    EXCELLENCE:  A continuous drive for excellence and self-improvement

    
    
  
  
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    PROACTIVE RESPONSIBILITY:  Dependable & proactively responsible for areas of influence.  

    
    
  
  
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    ONE TEAM:  A professional team-player who deeply respects others

    
    
  
  
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    SERVICE:  A strong desire to serve our community, our customers, and each other

    
    
  
  
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    ATTITUDE + HEART:  Exudes a strong positive attitude & empathy toward others

    
    
  
  
  
  

About Us
We are Giles Automotive Group.  We pride ourselves in living out our mission to be a “vehicle" that improves the lives of our employees, our customers, and our community.  Our mission is more than a cute phrase or something we hang on our wall.  The Giles Mission is central to how we help you advance, not just in your career, but as a person.  We are interested in discovering your strengths and helping you leverage them to reach your personal and professional goals.  Our mission impacts the way we help our clients, as we like to say we don't "sell" cars, we help people buy cars.  And finally, our mission is reflected in our contribution to Acadiana.  Please visit gilescarees.com to see some of our primary causes. 

Next Steps
Come work for a great company and get on a career track to earn a great living. If you have a great attitude and love serving people we want you to apply. We are offering a meaningful career choice that you can build and make an excellent living. 

Must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license, a decent driving record, and pass a required drug screening!
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.