Mobile Service Technician

Smith Lincoln; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

LB Smith is seeking a Mobile Service Technician to perform light duty on-site repairs at customer locations. You will diagnose and repair vehicles, use Ford IDS for software updates, and document all vehicle information during intake and service.

You will work closely with Service Advisors to communicate repairs to customers and maintain thorough records of parts, fluids, and time. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical repair skills, the ability to read manuals, and a commitment to timely,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years of related vehicle service experience.
• Strong mechanical repair skills and ability to read manuals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair vehicle issues on-site at customer locations.
• Use Ford IDS tools to perform software updates on vehicles.
• Document vehicle information during intake and service.
• Communicate repair details with Service Advisors and customers.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Analytical/problem-solving

Diagnostic software

Reading service manuals

Timely repairs

Documentation

Vehicle inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years of related experience

Tools

Ford IDS scan tool

Dealership software

Diagnostic computers

Job description

LB Smith has an immediate opening for a MobileService Technician to join our team. In this role, the Mobile Service Technician will perform light duty services on-site at the customer's location.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair issues with vehicles.
• Utilize Ford IDS scan tool equipment for software updates to vehicles.
• Properly document all information about vehicles during the intake process.
• Work closely with Service Advisors for communications to/from the customer regarding the repairs.
• Maintain a personal tool set with everything needed for diagnostics and repair.
• Keep detailed records of all parts, fluids, and time associated with each project via the dealership software.
• Maintain a clean and safe work vehicle.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent mechanical repair skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues.
• Proficient with computer diagnostic equipment and software.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Ability to perform repairs in a timely fashion.
• Ability to read work orders.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of related experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Basic Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Skills

• High Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical and Work Environment

• Majority of work will be done on site a customer’s locations.
• Long periods of driving and siting in vehicle.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. regularly.
• Must be able to inspect vehicle to determine repairs needed.
• Good vision to inspect repair work.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.