Automotive Technicians: What if the thing slowly killing your love for this trade... isn't the work at all?
You feel it every time you pull into that parking lot.
Maybe you can't put your finger on exactly what it is. But it's there. That low-grade frustration that's just quietly become part of the routine.
The work that goes unnoticed. The pay that hasn't moved in years... even though your skills have. The manager who couldn't diagnose a dead battery but somehow always has all the answers. The "we'll take care of you" that never actually turns into anything.
And the worst part?
You've gotten used to it.
You show up. You do your job better than almost anyone there. You go home. Rinse and repeat. Because at least it's steady. At least you know what you're walking into.
But steady and stuck aren't the same thing... even when they start to feel like it.
Here's what you probably don't let yourself think about too often:
There are techs out there making $160k. Not at a dealer. Not grinding 60-hour weeks. At a family shop... with no weekends, a team that actually has their back, and an owner who's been proving it for nearly 50 years.
That shop is C&C Automotive. And right now, they need one strong tech for their Martinez, GA location.
Six locations. 900+ Google reviews. A 4.8-star rating. A team where the average employee has been around for over 10 years.
And as you may already know, people don't stay that long at a shop that grinds them down.
So, if your skills have outgrown where you're at... this is worth your next five minutes.
✅ HERE'S WHAT C&C PUTS ON THE TABLE:
- $90k–$160k/year — based on experience, productivity and bonuses
- Production-based bonuses — when the shop wins, you win
- Team bonuses on top of that
- $2,000 sign-on bonus — $1,000 when you move your toolbox in, another $1,000 after 60 days
- Health insurance — 50% employer-paid, with dental and vision available
- 401k with up to 4.5% employer match
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability available
- Employee discounts
- Friday breakfast. Every week.
- 5-day work week. No weekends. Period.
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Augusta GreenJackets season tickets for team outings
- Paid training opportunities
- ASE certification reimbursement
- Promote-from-within culture — a lot of our managers started exactly where you are right now
✓ NO B.S. $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS — If you've got 3+ years of experience in a professional auto repair facility and you're up to speed on diagnostics, we'll put $1,000 in your pocket when you move your toolbox in... and another $1,000 after 60 days.
✓ WORK-LIFE BALANCE (Family 1st!) — We believe people need their time to recharge. 5-day work week, no weekends, paid holidays, and paid vacation. Show up for the people and things that matter most outside the shop.
✓ WE WILL KEEP YOU BUSY — C&C is a well-established, thriving business with deep roots in the community and year-round active marketing campaigns keeping the bays full. Job security and plenty of work... so you can stay focused and earn.
✓ YOU WILL LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY — Lots of variety in the work here. You'll be working alongside motivated, skilled pros who like to grow. And if you find a training opportunity that'll make you more valuable... talk to us about sponsoring it.
✓ YOU WILL BE APPRECIATED (OPEN-DOOR POLICY) — Don't let the size fool you. C&C is still an independent, family-owned and operated business. Decision makers are on-site, everyone is willing to help out, and nobody gets shoved in the corner.
✓ WE WILL HELP YOU BECOME MORE VALUABLE (WE INVEST IN YOU) — The shop pays for training and reimburses ASE certifications. If you're not growing, you're not going anywhere... and they take that seriously.
✓ NO DRAMA — Life's too short to work with wrench throwers and prima donnas. They don't tolerate it here... so you won't have to either.
✓ YOU WILL ALWAYS KNOW WHERE YOU STAND — Clear workflow process with structure, systems, and procedures. No playing favorites, no feeding gravy work to a select few. Everything is transparent and above board.
✓ NO MICROMANAGERS — They tell you what they need and then they let you do it. You're a pro... they treat you like one.
✓ WE PROVIDE A SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT — Uniforms provided. Up-to-date tools and diagnostic equipment. One location alone is a 30,000 sq ft facility with 35 bays. You'll always have what you need to do your best work.
✓ LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT — This is a stable, well-respected business that's been serving this community since 1977. A lot of techs here have been around for over a decade. This is a shop you can retire from.
✓ LOTS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH — They love to promote from within. Many of their top managers started as techs. If you've got ambition... they've got a path for it.
✅ HERE'S WHAT WE STAND FOR AND HOW WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS:
900+ GOOGLE REVIEWS AND A 4.8-STAR RATING — Nearly five decades of doing right by people will do that. Customers keep coming back because C&C is honest, thorough, and actually gives a damn. But don't take our word for it...
See what our customers have to say: https://g.co/kgs/SoRzcQb
WE BACK OUR WORK — Every repair comes with a 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty. That's not a gimmick... that's confidence in the people doing the work.
WE DO BUSINESS THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY — No upsells. No shady practices. No cutting corners. Just honest work from a team that's been earning trust in the Augusta and Aiken communities since 1977.
ABOUT C&C AUTOMOTIVE
Founded in 1977, C&C Automotive has grown from a single shop into a six-location operation serving the Augusta, GA and Aiken, SC communities... and still family-owned and operated after all of it.
We've built our reputation the old-fashioned way. Hire good people, treat them right, and do honest work. That's why our average team member has been with us for over 10 years. That's why customers trust us with their cars year after year.
And we're not the biggest shop in the region because we cut corners. We're the biggest because we didn't.
Now, the real question is: do you want to be part of something that's built to last?
SKILLS AND TRAITS THAT HELP YOU SHINE IN THIS ROLE:
- 3–5+ years of experience in a professional auto repair facility
- Strong diagnostic skills — you can chase down a gremlin without hand-holding
- A good attitude — you bring energy to the shop, not drama
- Self-starter — you don't need someone standing over your shoulder to do great work
- Team player — you're competitive but you root for the people next to you
- ASE certifications are a plus... and we'll help you earn more
- Valid driver's license and your own tools
- Integrity — you do the job right even when nobody's watching
BUT (and this is a BIG but)... if you're looking for a place to coast, then this probably isn't your spot.
However… if you're ready to work hard, be respected for it, and build something long-term — we'd really like to meet you.
READY TO MAKE YOUR MOVE?
Reach out however you're comfortable:
- Apply on Indeed
- Drop off a resume in person
- Text Amanda a question or intro
C&C Automotive (West Augusta Location)
3954 Wrightsboro Road | Augusta, GA 30909
Phone: 706.863.9318
Email: [email protected]
Don't have a resume, not ready to commit, or just have a quick question?
Send Amanda a text and let her know you saw the ad to start the conversation: 706-836-4573.
Talk soon,
— Amanda Drake, Co-Owner, C&C Automotive
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your own tools?
Experience:
- professional automotive repair: 3 years (Preferred)
- Automotive diagnostics: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- ASE Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
