Service Technician

Phil Long Ford of Raton is in need of good Ford Automotive Repair Technicians, like you, to join our team.

We have had tremendous growth over the last year and we want you to benefit from that growth. We have the best equipment on the market. If you like fishing, hunting, hiking, camping and beautiful mountains Trinidad is the place for you.

We make the transition as easy as possible: • Top Pay - Qualified Manufacturer Master Mechanic • Up to a $5,000 Relocation bonus for a qualified manufacturer certified technician and I-Car Certified Body Technicians • We guarantee your current hours for the first 90 days • We pay all your toolbox relocation expenses • We will honor any prearranged vacation days

Summary

A Certified Ford Technician functions as a skilled-level technician who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas, in addition to being specialized in particular areas of repair, and has previously worked as a B-Class general service technician.

Essential Duties

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

• (3) Years of experience as an Automotive Repair or Body Repair Technician required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Experience working at a Ford dealership preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver License.

Benefits (Eligibility dependent upon employment status)

• Medical • Dental • Vision • PTO • 401k • FSA/ HSA/ HRA • Basic Life Insurance • Short Term/ Long Term Disability • Legal Insurance • Employee Assistance Fund • Onsite Fit Factories • Wellness Clinics