Quick Lube Technician

Nissan | Opelousas, LA
Giles Automotive | $12+/hr

Start Your Career at Nissan

Our service team is busy and booming at Giles Nissan Opelousas, and we are looking to add a Quick Lube Technician! 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 day in and day out!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

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

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

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

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

What We Offer

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

• Medical & Dental Insurance

• Paid Vacation

• 401(k) with annual company contributions

• Promotions and advancement often achievable within the first 6 months

What You’ll Do

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

• Follow dealership and factory standards on all repair orders

• Communicate effectively with parts department and service advisors

• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and proper care of tools

• Test-drive vehicles and utilize diagnostic tools as needed

• Deliver excellent service and attention to detail on every vehicle

What We're Looking For

We’re seeking individuals who are:

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

• High school diploma or equivalent

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

• Comfortable using tools and performing physical tasks

• Team-oriented, positive, and professional

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Basic computer literacy

No prior automotive experience? No problem! Automotive, detailing, or customer service experience is a plus, but enthusiasm and attitude matter most. The selection process for us is pretty straightforward. We judge all of our respective candidates through the lens of our core values.

• INTEGRITY:  The highest standards of honesty, integrity, and sincerity

• EXCELLENCE:  A continuous drive for excellence and self-improvement

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

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

• SERVICE:  A strong desire to serve our community, our customers, and each other
  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 gilescareers.com to see some of our primary causes.  Let's just say our culture is positive and progressive, especially for a car dealership. 

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you’re motivated, hardworking, and eager to build a career in automotive service, we want you on our team. Launch your career at Opelousas Nissan and grow with a company that invests in your future.

Equal Opportunity Employer