Automotive Technician | Relocation Available

Rich Ford; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Mental Health and Wellness insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Closed on Sundays

Job summary

Rich Ford in Albuquerque area seeks Service Technicians/Mechanics to handle repairs and diagnostics in a busy shop. Earn $38–$55 per hour flat rate, with Ford Certification bonuses and relocation incentives. We offer 401(k), health benefits, and a strong focus on training and certification.

Join a high-volume shop with 81 bays, rotating Saturdays, and state-of-the-art equipment. Top techs earn $100,000+ with strong certification support and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of vehicle mechanics.
• General mechanical skills and safe tool use.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent; US work authorization.
• Must pass pre-employment checks including background checks and MVR.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs as outlined on repair orders with safety and accuracy.
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions and obtain needed parts.
• Communicate with advisor/parts department for parts.
• Inspect vehicles and escalate if additional work is needed.
• Road-test vehicles when required and supervise apprentices.
• Keep shop area clean and tools accounted for.

Skills

Vehicle mechanics

Mechanical skills

Tool operation

Manual transmission

Computer & 10-key

Initiative

High school diploma

Driver's license

Work eligibility

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer

Job description

Competitive Pay Plan + Great Benefits!

Mental Health and Wellness Insurance

Up to $3,000 Sign-on Bonus!

$38 - $55 per hour flat rate depending on experience and Ford Certification! We Pay More for Ford Certification and We Will Certify!

Relocation Assistance! New Mexico has a low cost of living, lower taxes and affordable homes!

Increased Warranty Pay Factory Certification Bonuses! We Will Pay You to Get Certified! Top Techs earn $100,000+! Certifications get you paid!

We Make Great Hires that Turn into Retires!

81-Bay Shop, 3000+ Service Repair Orders per Month!

5-day Work Week with Rotating Saturdays

Multiple Start Times

State-of-the Art Equipment

Our Expert Advisors Will Get You Paid!

This is a round robin work selection, we do not play favorites! How hard you work is how much you get paid!

If you are a Quick Lane Tech, you can earn up to $17 per hour flat rate and have the opportunity to up your skillset and become a Full Service Tech! We will train!

Experience is Preferred

Rich Ford needs to hire Service Technicians/Mechanics for their very busy shop. You will be required to perform the 3 C’s: Complaint, Cause, Correction. Rich Ford is in the top 50 dealerships in the nation, and the go-to spot for new vehicles, great service, and more in the Albuquerque area. Our goal is to provide the best possible service to our customers and make sure your experience is second to none. We have been proud to support New Mexico and local New Mexico businesses for over 60 years. Beyond building communities, we enjoy working with great businesses throughout the region! New Mexico has a low cost of living, lower taxes and affordable homes!

• $38 - $55 per hour flat rate depending on experience and Ford Certification!
• We pay more for Ford Certification and we will certify!
• Relocation assistance
• Increased Warranty Pay
• Factory Certification Bonuses!
• We Will Certify!
• 81-Bay Shop
• 5-day work week with rotating Saturdays
• Top Techs earn $100,000+! Certifications get you paid!
• State-of-the-Art Equipment
• Sign-on bonus
• Multiple bays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Mental Health and Wellness insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Closed on Sundays!

If you:

• Are driven to be accurate and like to think on your feet
• Have expertise in vehicles or all car-related items
• Are restless in your pursuit of factual information and are no-nonsense
• Communicate quickly, technically, and often look for ways to make things more efficient (you strive for perfection)
• Go to work, to work, so although polite and courteous, the primary focus is on the work at hand and prefer process over people
• Like a rapid and high variety work environment
• Are structured and work well independently in an orderly and streamlined environment

THEN WE SHOULD TALK! See the job description and expectations below:

Responsibilities – Service Tech:

• Perform work as outlined on repair order with safety, efficiency, and accuracy
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair when authorized
• Communicate with the advisor and/or parts department to obtain needed parts
• Save and tag removed parts as required or requested by the insurance company, customer, or Parts Dept.
• Examine vehicle and notify the manager and/or advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised
• Road-test vehicles when required
• Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned
• Ensure that customer’s cars are kept clean
• Keep shop area neat and clean and be able to account for all dealership owned tools at all times
• Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes

Qualifications/Requirements – Service Tech:

• General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations
• General mechanical skills
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely
• Ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle
• Ability to use a computer and 10 key calculator
• Personal Initiative is important
• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 75 lbs.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and be a current resident.
• Must pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, and drug screen.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, gender orientation, or other protected status.