Coggin Nissan at the Avenues - Technician Jobs in Jacksonville, FL

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Under The Hood

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

Main Technician Shop is air-conditioned

What is the size of the team I’d be working with?

The shop has 2 teams 6-7 per team. Express has 7 technician

What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?

Service shop is open from 7:00am-7:00pm Monday-Friday. 8:00am-5:00pm Saturdays. Rotating shifts Mon-Fri. 7am-4pm, 8am-5am Saturday 8am-5pm

What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?

We have updated Toughbook laptops. Also computer terminals for all technicians. Specialized tools from manufacture are available.

What type of break room facility is provided?

Breakroom has multiple sitting areas, microwave and refrigerator. Computer station.

How many bays does your shop have?

21 technician bays. Hunter alignment machine, separate bay.

How many repair orders do you average per month?

1400 Customer pay and Warranty RO's

What is your parts ordering process?

Parts are ordered by dedicated parts personnel. We order from manufacture and local pickups from other parts suppliers.

What is your policy on side work?

No side work in shop. Technicians are allowed to work on their own vehicles. With approval.

Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?

The shop promotes manufacture training and has multiple Master Technicians.

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

Training is available for all skill levels. We promote online and classroom manufacture training.

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

Our shop is a Great example of growth within. Currently have multiple express techs that are now line techs and Team lead. Some techs have developed into Parts & Service customer experience rolls.

Can you describe your performance review process?

Reviews are based off performance, testing and overall shop development.

What type of safety training is required?

Online and instore training

Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?

Team lead technicians work with their team and always available for assistance. This is encourage for internal development.

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

Our company offers volunteer time off for employees.

Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?

We work with local J-Tech program. Currently employee graduated and enrolled students.

Where do you see the shop in five years?

Each year we plan to increase car volume. In Sales and Service for overall dealership growth.

Is there anything else you’d like to mention about career development and community?

Coggin Automotive in Jacksonville collaborates within its stores to promote training of all levels. With Master techs training express techs and mentoring others to develop their skills to grow.

Do you have an application form and how long does it typically take to complete?

We have an online application process. Nissanattheavenues.com

Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?

yes

What do your in-person interviews entail?

In-person interviews will include interview with Managers. Walk through shop, meet team members and view the facilities.

Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?

Yes.

Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?

No. We may ask for Certifications.

After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?

Within a couple days

Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?

Approximately a week. Schedule with applicate and facility may very.

A Level Technician
A Level Technicians are highly skilled technicians that have strengths in their diagnostic and mechanical ability. This level of technician typically has many years of experience and education. We view an A Level Technician as the highest skilled technician in a shop
Pay Range: $50,000 - $85,000/year

Offer Nissan training and flexible scheduling

B Level Technician
B Level Technicians are skilled in mechanical repair and, while not their specialty, have some diagnostic skills. B Level Technicians generally have a fair amount of experience and can be trusted to handle most repairs.
Pay Range: $40,000 - $75,000/year

Offer Nissan training and flexible scheduling

C Level Technician
C Level Technicians are more of entry level technicians. C Level Technicians’ responsibilities typically include basic maintenance, alignments, brake and suspension work, along with other base level repairs.
Pay Range: $40,000 - $65,000/year

Offer Nissan training and flexible scheduling

Lube Technician
Lube Technicians are entry level technicians that focus on routine maintenance such as oil changes, changing tires, and inspections.
Pay Range: $20,000 - $40,000/year

Offer Nissan training and flexible scheduling

Health Insurance Offered
UnitedHealthcare is our current medical healthcare administrator. Medical Plan - United HealthCare (UHC) • Eligibility: The Sunday following 84 days of employment • 2 Plans to choose from • Weekly Premiums based on how many individuals covered on the plan and Income
Dental Insurance Offered
Through Cigna Healthcare employees have a choice of two PPO Dental options • Eligibility: The Sunday following 84 days of employment.
Vision Insurance Offered
UnitedHealthcare is our current vision administrator. • Eligibility: The Sunday following 84 days of employment.
Retirement Plan Offered
401 K Company match offered through Fidelity. All full-time and part-time team members are eligible to participate in the retirement savings plan. • Eligibility: The Sunday following 84 days of employment. • Company match after one year of 50% on the first 6% of deferral. • Three year vesting scheduling on company match
Sick Leave Not Offered
Vacation Offered
PTO offered. (Up to 22 days depending on length of employment service) PTO (Paid Time Off) • Available to use after 6 months of employment. • PTO hours will be awarded based on tenure and date of hire as of January 1. • For new hires hired in: o January-88 hours (11 days) o February-80 hours (10 days) o March-72 hours (9 days) o April-64 hours (8 days) o May-56 hours (7 days) • 6 months to 2 years tenure on January 1-88 hours per calendar year. • 3 to 6 years tenure on January 1-136 hours per calendar year • 7+ years tenure on January 1-176 hours per calendar year.
Paid Holidays Offered
Technicians and Fixed Operations Employees receive 6 paid holidays. These holidays include: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
ST / LT Disability Offered
Short term disability and long term disability insurance offered.
Life Insurance Offered
Company-paid life insurance • $30,000 Company paid life insurance provided to all full time team members. • Additional life insurance may be purchased on team member, spouse and/or children
Uniforms Offered
Technician uniforms provided by employer
Other Offered
• Tool allowances available for select positions. Holiday Match Program- Team members who elect to defer one percent (1%) of their earnings up to a maximum of $100,000 gross wages (maximum $1,000 deferral) will receive that back on or after Thanksgiving plus another one percent (1%) match from the company (maximum $1,000 match from the company). Paid Pregnancy Disability Leave - Unum • Eligible after completing one year of continuous employment. • Paid leave up to eight weeks with 100% salary replacement Paid Paternity Leave • Eligible after completing one year of continuous employment • Paid leave for one week following the birth of a child.

Shop Talk

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Monthly Master Tech training and development

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As a WrenchWay Top Shop, we are committed to promoting and improving technician careers!

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Technician Spotlight: Tell us about yourself. What is your name, role, and number of years you’ve been in the industry?

My name is Mark Christner. Current role as Nissan Master Technician. 34 years with Nissan dealers.

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Meet Randy, the Service Director for Coggin Nissan the Avenues.

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Pay, Training, Work Environment are what any tech should look for in their next job.

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Pat - Nissan Tech and has been a tech 8 - years at Coggin Nissan.