Diesel Technician - Jordan Ford

Sonic Automotive•Mishawaka, IN

6d•$50,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Jordan Ford, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, is hiring service technicians at all levels, from apprentices to experienced Senior Master technicians. Technicians work in a growing, high-volume service department with a supportive team, hands-on coaching, training, and opportunities to develop and advance through Ford certification levels. The dealership provides a clear training path, financial incentives for training growth, and support from an experienced Ford Senior Master technician trainer. Established technicians can receive top-level pay, continued-education incentives, and access to a well-equipped shop and large parts inventory. Work opportunities include passenger gasoline vehicles, light- to medium-duty diesel repair, and over-the-road mobile service. Compensation is listed as $25–$55+ per hour and also as $50,000–$150,000 yearly.

Requirements

High CSI is required.
ASE or Ford training.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Manual dexterity.
Good judgment.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to perform duties and responsibilities safely.
Ability to pass pre-employment testing, including background checks, an MVR check, and a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience or developing skills as an apprentice, journeyman, or established top-level technician.
Ford certifications, including the opportunity to progress to Ford Senior Master.
Experience in passenger gasoline vehicle repair, light- to medium-duty diesel repair, or over-the-road mobile service.

Responsibilities

Receive repair orders from the dispatcher and take vehicles to the stall area.
Perform repair-order work efficiently and accurately in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs.
Coordinate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
Save and tag parts when required for warranty work or requested by the customer.
Inspect vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is required.
Immediately notify the service advisor if additional work is unnecessary or repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
Document work performed.
Road-test vehicles when required, or refer them to the test technician; do not use customer vehicles for personal errands.
Supervise assigned apprentice technicians.
Attend factory-sponsored training and keep current with factory technical bulletins.
Keep customers’ vehicles clean.
Maintain a neat and clean shop area and account for dealership-owned tools.
Follow federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal rules.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and immediately report accidents to a manager or supervisor.