Ford-Certified Diesel Technician - Growth & Benefits

Jim Riehl's Friendly Automotive Group; Charlevoix (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

Jim Riehl's Friendly Automotive Group in Charlevoix, MI seeks a Ford Certified Diesel Service Technician to join our team. You will perform repairs and maintenance on heavy- and medium-duty diesel vehicles in a fast-paced Ford dealership environment, reading orders, diagnosing issues, and ensuring quality service for our customers.

We value motivated, learnable technicians; benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement while keeping

Qualifications

• Ford Certification is required.
• At least 1 year of Fleet or Dealership experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ASE certification preferred.
• CDL certification preferred.
• Teammate with a strong sense of dedication to the customer and service team.
• Self-motivated and professional.
• Possess own tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment.
• Read job order, observe and listen to vehicle in operation to resolve malfunction, and plan work procedures.
• Follow checklists ensuring all critical parts are examined.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust as needed.
• Test-drive vehicles to ensure that they run smoothly.
• Tag all warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk.
• Attend training classes and keep tabs on factory technical bulletins.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers to increase overall customer happiness.
• Properly complete the service and/or repairs assigned by supervisor.
• Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements and published procedures.
• Participate in, and utilize to the best of one's abilities, technical training as assigned by management.
• Maintain your designated workspace in an organized and clean manner.
• Ensure guest vehicles are returned as clean as they were prior to being serviced.
• Show the utmost courtesy to all guests, visitors, and dealership personnel.
• Make every effort to achieve the production objectives set by management.
• Adhere to manufacturer's policies and procedures as they relate to labor operations, time, and repair order documentation when performing warranty repairs and torque specifications.
• Any other duties as outlined by the Service Supervisor and or management

Skills

Ford Certification

Fleet/Dealership experience

ASE certification

CDL certification

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Jim Riehl's Friendly Automotive Group in Charlevoix, MI seeks a Ford Certified Diesel Service Technician to join our team. You will perform repairs and maintenance on heavy- and medium-duty diesel vehicles in a fast-paced Ford dealership environment, reading orders, diagnosing issues, and ensuring quality service for our customers.

We value motivated, learnable technicians; benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement while keeping