Mobile Service Technician

Downtown Ford of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Downtown Ford of Sacramento is seeking an automotive technician to diagnose and repair vehicles to factory standards in a fast-paced service department.

Responsibilities include communicating with parts, test driving, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and participating in manufacturer training. Prior Ford experience is a plus; a high school diploma or GED is required; additional certificates or college training are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform basic maintenance and repair work.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ford certifications for recalls is a huge plus!

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses cause of malfunctions and performs repair.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Ensures that safety and regulatory requirements are followed.

Skills

Basic maintenance and repair

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year certificate from college or technical school

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

$31.00 - $34.00 / Hour

• Travels to Offsite Commercial Customer Locations and Performs work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnoses cause of most malfunctions and performs repair.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state, and local regulations such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Prior Ford Technician experience, although not required, is a huge plus!
• Must be able to perform basic maintenance and repair work.
• Ford certifications for recalls is a huge plus!
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions:

• Working in open spaces, subject to hot and cold weather conditions.