Gas Engine Technician

Fairway Ford Placentia•Placentia, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a Ford Certified Gas Engine Service Technician to join our team. The role of the Gas Engine Service Technician is to perform diagnosis, repairs and maintenance on all Gas engine vehicles in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates should be motivated and enthusiastic about learning. By working at Red River Ford Cabot, you can be a part of a brand that honors the past, and is invested in the future. Join the Red River Family where we value service to each other and the world as much as to our customers!

Requirements

2+ years of Service Technician experience preferred
Gasoline engine drivability and repair experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Ford Certification
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

Previous experience at a Ford dealership is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment
Read job order, observe and listen to vehicle in operation to resolve malfunction, and plan work procedures
Follow checklists ensuring all critical parts are examined
Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust as needed
Test-drive vehicles to ensure that they run smoothly
Tag all warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk
Attend training classes and keep tabs on factory technical bulletins
Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers to increase overall customer happiness
Properly complete the service and/or repairs assigned by supervisor
Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements and published procedures
Participate in, and utilize to the best of one’s abilities, technical training as assigned by management
Maintain your designated workspace in an organized and clean manner
Ensure guest vehicles are returned as clean as they were prior to being serviced
Show the utmost courtesy to all guests, visitors, and dealership personnel
Make every effort to achieve the production objectives set by management
Adhere to manufacturer’s policies and procedures as they relate to labor operations, time, and repair order documentation when performing warranty repairs and torque specifications
Any other duties as outlined by the Service Supervisor and or management