Ford Diesel Technician

Tuttle Click Ford Lincoln; Irvine (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned automotive group with a rich history of service excellence since 1946. As a Ford Diesel Technician, you'll engage in hands-on work with diesel vehicles, ensuring they meet high standards of performance and safety. This dynamic role offers a blend of technical challenges and customer interaction, making every day unique. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive team environment, you will thrive while helping customers get the best out of their vehicles. If you're passionate about automotive technology and customer satisfaction, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Schedules

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(K) with Employer Contribution

In House Training

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Ford Diesel Certified Technicians highly preferred.
• 2+ years of Service Technician experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on diesel vehicles efficiently.
• Diagnose and repair automotive systems to specification.
• Communicate service status directly with service advisors.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Team Collaboration

Diagnostic Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Ability to Learn New Technologies

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASE Certification

Tools

Electronic Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Tuttle Click Automotive Group is looking for an experienced individual to fill our Ford Diesel Technician position at the Ford/Lincoln Irvine dealership.

Compensation:

Diesel Technician Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $33.00 and $132.00. The position also may pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit. Additionally, this position may also pay a retention bonus of $1.25 per every booked hour.

Responsibilities:

• Perform work specified on maintenance and repair orders on Diesel Vehicles with efficiency and in accordance with dealership and/or Ford standards.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, braking, air conditioning, etc. to specification.
• Provide labor and time estimates for additional automotive repairs.
• Explain diesel mechanical diagnoses and required repairs in a non-technical manner to service advisors and customers.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions to stay abreast with rapidly changing technology.
• Inspect and test new vehicles and recording findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate directly with service advisors regarding the status of the service work.
• Adhere to our values: Integrity, Transparency, Professionalism, and Teamwork.

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance for qualifying candidates.
• Competitive Salary.
• Employee Appreciation Day.
• Family owned & operated since 1946.
• Flexible Schedules.
• Medical Plan.
• Dental Plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K) w/ Employer Contribution.
• In House Training.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Educational Assistance for Dependents.
• Employee Discounts on Sales, Service & Parts.
• Shoe assistance program for Service Department.

Qualifications:

• Ford Diesel Certified Technicians highly preferred.
• 2+ years of Service Technician experience, preferred.
• ASE Certification preferred.
• A-level qualifications, including Diagnostic, Electrical and Engine Repair.
• Broad knowledge of new vehicle technologies.
• Ambitious, hardworking presence in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Positive, friendly attitude, along with a customer service mentality.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively.
• Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications.
• Able to operate electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability by employer’s carrier.

About Us:

The Tuttle-Click Automotive Group has been serving the Southern California community since 1946. Today, there are six Tuttle-Click locations in California (Irvine, Tustin, and San Juan Capistrano) and nine more in Tucson and Green Valley, Arizona. Our goal is to assist customers with their automotive needs, from sales and leasing to parts and service, to finance and even collision repairs and commercial vehicles. Customer service is our number one priority; therefore, we set up our staff with adequate training. Due to our focus on professional development, we continually place among the top of our region or even nation, in customer satisfaction scores. If you'd like to be a part of a team that goes above and beyond, we welcome you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a safe, drug-free work environment. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug test. Interested candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.