Ford Certified Technician

Lithia & Driveway; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 51,143 - 72,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Lithia Ford of Klamath Falls is seeking a highly skilled Ford Master Certified Technician to join our busy service department. Expect strong earning potential, opportunities to mentor others, and a team that supports your success. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

The role requires Ford certification, ASE certifications, and dealership experience, with a focus on quality repairs and safety.

Qualifications

• Ford certification is required.
• Prior dealership experience required.
• Minimum of 6 ASE certifications; Master status preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to diagnose, repair and document work accurately.
• Ability to mentor peers and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform work per repair order with accuracy per standards.
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions.
• Road-test vehicles to verify repairs.
• Record time spent on repairs accurately.
• Maintain tools and organized workspace daily.
• Ensure vehicles are clean and safe on return.
• Keep up with manufacturer bulletins and trainings.
• Communicate with team to satisfy customer needs.

Skills

Ford certification

ASE certifications

Dealership experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Mentorship

Job description

Dealership: L0227 Lithia Ford of Klamath Falls

Pay Rate: $45.00 per flat rate hour and up depending on certifications and experience. Relocation assistance available to qualified applicants.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Are you a Ford Master Certified Technician looking for a dealership that values your expertise? At Lithia Ford of Klamath Falls, we're searching for a highly skilled technician who takes pride in delivering quality repairs, mentoring others, and keeping customers safely on the road. If you're looking for a busy shop, excellent earning potential, and a team that supports your success, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Lithia and manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose cause of malfunction.
• Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements.
• Road-test vehicles to ensure quality of repair work.
• Accurately record time spent on repairs utilizing company time clocking procedures.
• Document work performed on repair order and document test procedures/results.
• Responsible for providing and maintaining an inventory of normal mechanics tools to include screwdrivers, wrenches, socket wrenches, pliers, hammers, chisels and punches, and other tools needed to perform the work for which the technician is trained and not normally inventoried by the service department as “special tools”.
• Return special tools to proper place.
• Use shop supplies and materials in a practical and economical manner.
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace, completing a stall cleaning every day.
• Ensure that customer's vehicles are returned to them as clean as they were prior to being serviced.
• Complete all required training.
• Acquire and maintain manufacturer and ASE certifications by completing the necessary and required training.
• Participate in and utilize technical training as assigned by management.
• Review the technical bulletins and other publications as assigned by management.
• Constructively communicate with other dealership personnel as required to satisfy customer needs.
• Report to management any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its personnel, or customers.
• Maintain personal grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards according to departmental policies. Clean gray work shirts, creased gray work trousers, shirts to be tucked in at all times. Belts worn on trousers to be of no buckle design to avoid scratching paint on customer's vehicles.
• Arrive at work, take breaks, and depart work at the times designated by management.

What You'll Bring

• Ford certification required
• Prior dealership experience required
• Reliable, shows up ready to work
• Sense of urgency
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication
• Competency: Passed manufacturer training and can perform repairs in the following areas with no supervision:
• Lube and Maintenance Services
• Engine Repair
• Automatic Transmission
• Manual Drive Train Repair
• Suspension/Steering Repair
• Brake Repair
• Electrical/Electrical Systems Repair
• Hybrid/Alternative Fuels
• Heating and A/C Repair
• Engine Drivability Diagnosis and Repair (Optional)
• Certification/Training:
• Manufacturer certified in all areas listed above.
• Minimum of 6 ASE certifications (Should be an ASE Master Technician)
• Must either have appropriate smog license or state emissions certification (as applicable by state/city).
• Customer Pay Proficiency Level: Greater than 115% Customer Pay Repairs
• Automotive Technical Knowledge – Five plus years’ experience preferred
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence

We Offer Best In Class Industry Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.