At Volkswagen of Cool Springs, we don’t hire Service Express Technicians to keep them “entry level.” We hire future Volkwsagen Technicians — people with the drive, discipline, and pride to build a real career in a high-performing service department.
If you’re motivated, coachable, and serious about becoming a main-line VW technician, this is your path. Our goal is simple:
Develop you into an Apprentice/Main Shop Technician within your first year.
And if you’re committed? We’ll invest in you completely — training, mentorship, and the accountability that sets you up to succeed.
We are the dealership that develops talent, promotes from within, and builds technicians who stay and grow.
We’re not an average service department. We’re a high-volume, high-standard, team-driven environment where:
Excellence is expected
Growth is intentional
Training is constant
And every person plays a role in our success
Our Express Team is the foundation of our shop. The work you do here directly supports our main shop, our customers, and our reputation as the premier VW service center in Middle Tennessee.
If you put in the effort, we will put in the investment.
You’ll master the fundamentals of professional VW service while supporting our shop’s workflow:
Perform multipoint inspections with video (a core VW standard)
Record accurate brake pad and tire tread measurements
Complete oil and filter services efficiently and correctly
Support our advisors by clearly communicating additional needs
Identify safety or maintenance concerns that protect our customers
Learn VW processes, tools, and diagnostics from experienced mentors
Follow strict dealership & manufacturer safety and quality standards
This is hands-on, real-world technician development — not just oil changes.
The right candidate is someone who wants more than a job. We want:
People who want to become VW technicians
People who show up with drive, maturity, and pride in their work
People who follow process, communicate clearly, and want to learn
People who see automotive service as a real career path
Basic qualifications:
Valid driver’s license (manual transmission preferred)
Ability to follow written instructions and established procedures
Familiarity with basic automotive service
Prior tech school or mechanical experience is a plus
If you’re driven, we’ll take you the rest of the way.
If you commit to your development, you’ll have a clear and supported path:
Service Express Technician – Learn fundamentals, process, and quality
Apprentice Technician – Begin diagnostics, repairs, hands-on training
Certified VW Technician – VW training, specialty systems, flat-rate flagged hours
Master Technician – The highest level of VW technical achievement
Your ceiling is defined only by your commitment.
Competitive pay aligned with leading automotive employers
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off & paid holidays
401(k)
Supplemental insurance options
Continuous training and advancement opportunities
A culture centered on growth, accountability, and teamwork
Carlock Automotive Group has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 50 years, growing from a family business in Arkansas to a multi-state network of dealerships representing 17 premier brands. With locations across Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, Carlock offers an exciting and dynamic work environment where team members play a key role in delivering top-tier sales, service, and financing to customers. Family-owned for three generations, the Carlock family has built a reputation for excellence, fostering a workplace culture centered on expertise, customer satisfaction, and career growth. Our dealerships provide endless opportunities to be part of something exceptional.
At Carlock, we seek passionate individuals committed to learning and perfecting their craft. As a member of the Carlock family, you’ll receive continuous training and development opportunities to grow your career. We believe in promoting from within and cultivating the next generation of automotive leaders. With manufacturer-sponsored courses and annual training programs, we invest in your long-term success. In addition to professional growth, we offer competitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, supplemental insurance, 401(k) plans, and paid holidays. From your first day with us to the road ahead, we're committed to fueling your growth and guiding your journey every mile of the way."
When you join our team, you’re not just starting a job.
You’re starting the first chapter of your career as a Volkswagen technician.