FORD DIESEL TECHNICIAN

Sames Harlingen Ford•Harlingen, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing services using state-of-the-art automotive equipment. The technician will inspect, diagnose, and repair various vehicle automotive systems, including engine, transmission, brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition and electrical, steering, suspension, alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems. The position requires clear communication of technical diagnoses and repair needs to service advisors and customers, continuous learning of new technologies, and professional documentation of findings. The technician will also assist other mechanics, keep management informed of repair issues, maintain tools and work environment, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Ford Certification
Experience in automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving and repair experience to succeed in this position.
A high level of motivation and energy and strong customer service skills are also required.
Appropriate hand tools necessary for services performed.
Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment such as scanners, electrical diagnostic equipment, A/C recovery equipment, fluid exchange equipment, lift operation, etc.
Ability to identify, comprehend and act on changing requirements; ability to work well under different environment conditions.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach and retrieve; lift, move, carry, and load items of various sizes and weights in operable and undamaged condition.
Ability to communicate and understand English and Spanish; including reading and writing.
Maintain a valid driver license, ability to drive a variety of vehicle types, insurable.
High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and A/C Refrigerant handling certifications are a plus, but not required unless performing A/C or other license required services.

Responsibilities

Efficiently perform the needed services by utilizing state of the art automotive equipment.
Inspect, diagnose and repair to specifications – vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, steering, suspension and alignment, braking, air conditioning, and computer systems.
Adequately explain discovered technical diagnoses and required repairs to service advisors and if necessary to customers.
Continuously seek out and learn new technical information, equipment, tools and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing technology.
Professionally record findings on approved documents so that necessary customer estimates and proper repairs can be made.
Assist technician/mechanics in performing technical activities.
Keeps store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
Maintain and secure work tools.
Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
Maintain an organized, clean and hazard free work environment.
Other duties as assigned.