Automotive Service Technician

Park Ford•Tallmadge, OH

22h

About The Position

Park Ford is looking for a Ford Certified Service Technician to become an integral part of our team! You will diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul automotive vehicles. The right candidate will have a strong service technician background and ASE & Ford certifications are a plus. The day-to-day duties include performing work on specific repair orders and diagnosing what repairs need to be done. By working at a Ford dealership, you can be a part of a brand that honors the past, and is invested in the future. Join the Ford Family where we value service to each other and the world as much as to our customers! Automotive Service Technician Benefits: Competitive Flat Rate compensation available for tenured technicians Health, Medical and Dental insurance 401K Plan + matching Paid time off and vacation Growth opportunities Employee vehicle purchase plans Family owned and operated Long term job security Flexible Work Schedule Automotive Service Technician Responsibilities: Diagnose, inspect, and test vehicle systems including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, brakes, shocks and strut replacements, air conditioning, etc. Perform work specified on maintenance and repair orders with efficiency and in accordance with dealership standards. Provide labor and time estimates for additional automotive repairs; complete necessary paperwork and documentation Explain mechanical diagnosis and required repairs in non-technical manner to service advisors and customers. Inspect and test new vehicles and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made. Perform safety inspections and light maintenance such as lube, oil change, and filter service. Perform fluid exchanges including, brake, cooling, power steering, and transmission. Maintain inventory of required hand tools. Continue ongoing company and manufacturer training to stay current with changing technology and new vehicle models. Automotive Service Technician Qualifications: 2+ years of Service Technician experience preferred High school diploma or equivalent, ASE Certification preferred Ford Certification preferred Previous experience at a Ford dealership is preferred B level qualifications, including Diagnostic, Electrical and Engine Repair preferred Deadline and detail-oriented Dexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordination Mechanical and troubleshooting skills and ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment Excellent customer service skills and basic computer competencies Positive, friendly attitude, along with an eagerness to improve Enjoy working in a dynamic environment Teammate with ability to collaborate with others effectively Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications Valid driver's license and clean driving record We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

2+ years of Service Technician experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent, ASE Certification preferred
B level qualifications, including Diagnostic, Electrical and Engine Repair preferred
Deadline and detail-oriented
Dexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordination
Mechanical and troubleshooting skills and ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment
Excellent customer service skills and basic computer competencies
Positive, friendly attitude, along with an eagerness to improve
Enjoy working in a dynamic environment
Teammate with ability to collaborate with others effectively
Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications
Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Ford Certification preferred
Previous experience at a Ford dealership is preferred

Responsibilities

Diagnose, inspect, and test vehicle systems including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, brakes, shocks and strut replacements, air conditioning, etc.
Perform work specified on maintenance and repair orders with efficiency and in accordance with dealership standards.
Provide labor and time estimates for additional automotive repairs; complete necessary paperwork and documentation
Explain mechanical diagnosis and required repairs in non-technical manner to service advisors and customers.
Inspect and test new vehicles and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Perform safety inspections and light maintenance such as lube, oil change, and filter service.
Perform fluid exchanges including, brake, cooling, power steering, and transmission.
Maintain inventory of required hand tools.
Continue ongoing company and manufacturer training to stay current with changing technology and new vehicle models.