Ford and Lincoln Automotive Technicians

Phil Long Lincoln•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•$35,000 - $114,000•Onsite

About The Position

Phil Long Lincoln of Colorado Springs is seeking Ford or Lincoln Service Technicians at all levels. The role may be a skilled Certified or Recon Technician, who diagnoses and repairs vehicles across all areas while specializing in particular repair areas, or an entry-level Quick Lube Technician, who performs light maintenance and repairs such as oil and filter changes, tire balancing and rotation, and cooling-system flushes. Technicians perform repair-order work efficiently and accurately according to dealership and factory standards. They diagnose malfunctions, identify additional safety or service work, communicate with service advisors and the parts department, document work, and road-test vehicles when required. The role also involves manufacturer training, staying current with technical bulletins and regulations, safely operating shop tools and equipment, and reporting safety or machinery issues. The employer describes a transition package that includes guaranteed current hours for the first 90 days, toolbox relocation expenses, and honoring prearranged vacation days. Qualified certified senior master technicians may be eligible for a relocation bonus of up to $5,000. The listed salary range is $35,000–$114,000 (flag rate).

Requirements

Two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, technical materials, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve practical problems in standardized or less-standardized situations.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturer training.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform work outlined on repair orders efficiently and accurately in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Diagnose the cause of malfunctions and perform repairs.
Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
Save and tag parts when required for warranty work or requested by the customer.
Examine assigned vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is required or recommended.
Notify the service advisor promptly when additional work is needed, listed work is unnecessary, or repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
Document work performed and recommended on repair orders.
Road-test vehicles when required or refer them to a test technician.
Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
Stay current with manufacturer technical bulletins.
Supervise apprentice technicians when assigned.
Report machinery defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Understand and comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know requirements.
Operate tools and equipment safely and report safety issues promptly to management.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Quick Lube Technicians perform light maintenance and repairs, including lube, oil, and filter changes, tire balancing and rotation, and cooling-system flushes.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage for eligible employees and family.
Vision coverage, subject to employment-status eligibility.
401(k).
Paid factory training.
State-of-the-art facilities and shop equipment.
Additional cash spiffs beyond regular flat-rate pay.
Up to $5,000 relocation bonus for a qualified certified senior master technician.
Toolbox relocation expenses paid.
Guaranteed current hours for the first 90 days.
Prearranged vacation days honored.
PTO.
FSA/HSA.
Basic life insurance.
Long-term disability.
Legal insurance.
Employee Assistance Fund.
Onsite Fit Factories.
Wellness clinics.