Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Lehighton Ford; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription coverage

401(K) with a company match

Professional growth and advancement potential

Ongoing company-wide training

Reputable workplace

Job summary

A local automotive dealership in Lehighton is seeking a full-time Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate should have a positive demeanor, excellent technical knowledge, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing vehicle systems, documenting work accurately, and providing high-quality service. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits including medical coverage and a 401(K).

Qualifications

• Self-starter with a passion for success and customer interaction.
• Desire and ability to learn and maintain up-to-date knowledge.
• Valid PA driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair basic systems including brakes and electrical.
• Perform approved diagnostic and maintenance services.
• Document repairs made and adhere to quality standards.
• Road test vehicles to ensure repairs are proper.

Skills

Technical knowledge of shop equipment

Customer service skills

Positive attitude

Excellent communication skills

Education

1 year of experience in Auto Repair

Tools

Alignment systems

Diagnostic equipment

Brake lathes

Strut compressors

Wheel and tire equipment

Job description

Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Lehighton Ford is looking to fill immediate openings for full-time Experienced Automotive Technicians. The ideal candidate will have ASE or AUTOMOTIVE OEM certifications (does not need to be Ford). Our dedication to customers, employees, and our community is what sets our dealership apart!

We offer great career opportunities, excellent pay programs, benefits, and training to advance your career. We are a positive, upbeat dealership that believes that honesty, integrity, and 100% customer satisfaction are the only to do business. If you are an enthusiastic self-starter with a passion for success and you enjoy working with customers, then we want you to be part of our team. The ideal candidate has excellent customer service skills, a confident and outgoing personality, and a willingness to learn and grow with us. Lehighton Ford wants to talk to you if you believe you are that individual!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and prescription coverage.
• 401(K) with a company match.
• Professional growth and advancement potential – we prefer to promote from within.
• Ongoing company-wide training.
• Strong company reputation - A Professional, Enthusiastic, and Supportive Work Environment.

Job Overview

Your primary responsibilities would be making repairs to vehicles within manufacturer and industry-established quality and time standards. Repairs or Services completed will consistently deliver customer satisfaction in a manner that builds trust in our dealership.

Requirements

• Great technical knowledge of shop equipment such as alignment systems, scan/diagnostic equipment, brake lathes, strut compressors, and wheel and tire equipment. We will train individuals who have a desire to learn!
• Candidates with a valid PA State Inspection License and Emissions license are preferred.
• Must have a current valid PA driver's license and an acceptable driving record per dealership policies.
• Ability and willingness to maintain up-to-date vehicle product and technical knowledge.
• You must be a self-starter when approaching your assignments.
• Must possess the desire and ability to learn, as well as demonstrate personal responsibility.
• Attendance is an essential function of employment and you must be timely and ready to work your scheduled shifts.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Must be reliable, demonstrate good time management, and adhere to the highest quality standards as set by the dealership management.
• Must have a positive attitude, be honest and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair basic systems including brakes, alignments, suspension, cooling, and electrical.
• Install and perform all approved diagnostic, repair, and maintenance services.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Notify Service Advisor immediately if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
• Assists Service Advisors, if necessary, to explain completed repairs to a customer.
• Produces accurate and clear written documentation of repairs made and time worked.
• Completes service and repair assignments correctly to pass quality inspections or test drives.
• Road tests vehicles to ensure repairs are completed properly.Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Provide your own tools.
• Treat all customers, teammates, and vendors with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

We recruit team members who share our commitment to providing complete customer satisfaction and delivering the highest quality service.

To be eligible for a position as an Automotive Service Technician, you must:

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Possess 1 year of experience and/or training in Auto Repair service or any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

All Technicians are required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, pull, reach and perform repeated and repetitive movements consistent with the vehicle, tire maintenance, and general repair procedures. Tire Technicians must regularly lift and/or move items weighing over 50 pounds.

Employee Benefits

We understand that our people drive our success. We provide our team members with competitive pay, including incentive compensation, a good working environment, and an excellent combination of additional benefits like health and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid vacations, paid sick and personal time, on-the-job training, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with our commitment to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all individuals, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to an applicant's or employee's actual or perceived membership in any category or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Lehighton Ford has:

• A track record for success.
• A positive plan for the future.
• And we'd like you to be a part of it.

All applicants must pass pre‑employment testing to include: background checks and drug screen testing to qualify for employment. Lehighton Ford is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full‑time.