Diesel Technician Apprentice

Dean Arbour Ford of Tawas; Tawas City (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Michigan is seeking a Diesel Technician Apprentice to learn the necessary skills required for a successful career. This role includes working closely with a mentor on a variety of repairs and diagnostics in a state-of-the-art facility, offering training programs and various benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

In House Training Program

5-day work week

Clean and professional work environment

Qualifications

• Must have a clean & valid driver's license.
• Experience using lifting devices preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform work on repair orders efficiently per dealership standards.
• Test-drive vehicles and diagnose automotive systems.
• Communicate with Service Advisor regarding repairs and estimates.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

ASE Certifications (working towards)

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

Experienced Certified Diesel Technician

Dean Arbour Ford of Tawas is looking fora Diesel Technician Apprentice. An individual who is willing to work hard, learn the skills and work towards becoming a Diesel Technician. Dean Arbour Automotive has been serving Northeast Michigan for over 47 years. We provide dependable, reliable service in all areas of the Dealership.Earning the trust of our customers, employees and community is what drives us to be better. Our new state-of-the-art facility gives us the necessary tools to serve our customers and employees at a higher standard. Dean Arbour Ford of Tawas is proud to be a fast paced, high energy, forward thinking company who is looking for experienced professionals with all of the same attributes!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities are to be done along side your mentor, learning all the skills of a Diesel Technician:

• Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership

• Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment

• Diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.

• Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers can be informed if any additional service is needed. Providing an estimate of time needed for additional repairs

• Executing repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Will work towards ASE certifications

• Ford Training and Certifications will be obtained as you go

• Thorough knowledge of late model gas and diesel engines is helpful but not required

• Computer skills including email, maintenance programs and diagnostic systems, etc.

• Experience using lifting devices (floor, wheel or transmission jacks, floor cranes, etc.) is preferred

• Ability to work both independently and as a team member

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Must have clean & valid driver's license

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401k Match

• In House Training Program

• Team splits Saturdays:

• 5-day work week followed by 6-day work week rotation

• Great opportunity for a long and successful career

• New updated state of the art facility

• No Sundays!

• Clean and professional work environment