The Technician Escape Plan
About The Position
Ontario Auto Ranch Ford in Fruitland, Idaho, is offering experienced technicians a long-term career opportunity to build a better life, moving away from the challenges of metro areas such as high housing costs, long commutes, stress, and feeling like a number. Fruitland, Idaho, provides a lifestyle with affordable housing, strong communities, safer neighborhoods, short commutes, and abundant outdoor recreational activities. The dealership aims to provide a shop environment focused on technician growth, stability, and earning potential, rather than burnout. They emphasize work-life balance, understanding that a strong personal life leads to better professional performance. This opportunity is for technicians seeking more than just a job, who value their work ethic, professional growth, and quality of life outside of work, and are considering their long-term future.
Requirements
- Experience as an automotive technician.
- Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
- Strong work ethic.
- Desire for professional growth.
- Value for quality of life outside of work.
- Thinking about the long-term future for themselves and their family.
Nice To Haves
- ASE Certifications.
- Experience with specific vehicle makes/models.
- Willingness to mentor junior technicians.
Responsibilities
- Perform work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, and electrical systems.
- Communicate with the Service Advisor to obtain descriptions of diagnosed problems, additional diagnostic work needed, and proposed repairs.
- Road test vehicles to ensure quality of repair.
- Keep abreast of new technical information, diagnostic procedures, and factory technical bulletins.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Adhere to all company policies, safety standards, and procedures.
Benefits
- Strong flat-rate earning potential
- Sign-on bonuses for qualified candidates
- Relocation and toolbox moving assistance
- Consistent workflow
- Fair dispatching
- Paid training and development
- Leadership support inside the shop
- Modern tooling and equipment
- A professional team environment
- Opportunity for long-term career growth (Pit Crew, Mentorship Program, B-Level Technician, A-Level Technician, Senior Master Technician, Shop Leadership Opportunities)
- Support for work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
