What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Technician Helper position at Jim Burke Ford Lincoln?
Job Description
The Technician Helper will work under the supervision of a senior level technician and will service vehicles as assigned by the supervisor following all established standards and procedures, which includes rotating tires, performing multi-point inspections, and changing automotive fluids. He/she checks the oil, tire pressure and condition, filters, windshield wiper fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission and differential fluids, and engine coolant. The tech helper will do rotations in all areas of the service shop including express services, drivability, diesel, heavy line, etc.
The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of experience, an unrestricted driver's license and a clean driving record, and an aptitude for vehicle repair. Candidates must be able to manage time effectively and must have good attention to detail and appropriate dress, speech, and behavior. Ford Certifications a plus.
Responsibilities
- Is an attentive student to the journey-level technician
- Performs routine service inspections or tests and completes standard maintenance jobs
- Maintains cleanliness of vehicles while performing service or repairs
- Checks all fluids and maintenance-related parts and tops-off or replaces fluids or filters/parts as required
- Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- One year of vehicle service repair experience preferred
- Knowledge of automotive servicing or repair highly desired
- Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
- Must be able to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles
- Neat, clean, and professional appearance
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and staff
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Ford Certifications a plus
Company Description
Become a member of a winning team that offers growth opportunities, excellent earning potential, and leadership that fosters engaged employees. Jim Burke Ford Lincoln is one of the top five Ford dealers in California and a recipient of the Ford Motor Company President’s Award—the highest honor bestowed upon a dealership. The dealership corporation was founded in 1913 and is one of the oldest in the nation. With almost 300 employees, our vision of “Building lasting relationships” has become the cornerstone of everything we do.
We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!
Benefits
- An AWESOME place to work!
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Discounts on Sales/Service/Rental
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Training
- Uniforms (For applicable position)
Service Technician Schedule
Our service technicians are scheduled M-F 8-5 but overtime is usually required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
