Automotive Technician - Ford

Automotive Technician

REPORTS TO: Service Manager

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY: Technicians are responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

▪ Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy

▪ Communicate effectively with service advisor regarding the status and any changes to repair order

▪ Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required

▪ Perform all repairs according to repair order with efficiency and accuracy

▪ Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair

▪ Establish a finished product which adheres to factory and dealership procedures when performing warranty work

▪ Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts

▪ Maintaining work area in a clean and orderly manner

▪ Operate all equipment in service area in a safe manner

▪ Documents all work performed as soon as the job is completed

▪ Uses basic mathematical skills

▪ Understands and follows federal, state and local regulations such as the disposal of hazardous wastes

▪ Committed to continuing education

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

▪Relating positively and courteously with diverse groups of people (customers, visitors, and staff)

▪All other duties as assigned

▪Ability to read, speak and write English in order to fulfill job functions in an understandable way

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

▪Ability to stand for six to nine hours per shift

▪Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and stretch

▪Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

▪Ability to work in a shop which may experience, but is not limited to conditions such as: varying temperatures, noise, dust, fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials

▪Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends