Automotive Technician - Guaranteed OEM Training (Ford-Lincoln) - Vermillion South Dakota

Company: Ford - Lincoln Veteran Careers Program
Location: Vermillion, South Dakota
Posted On: 04/27/2024

Overview
The Ford-Lincoln Technician Careers Program is designed to promote the hiring of technicians with 3 or more years of professional automotive experience. Selection for the program is highly competitive in keeping with the tradition of professionalism found in the Ford-Lincoln brand. The primary goal of this initiative is to recruit and train candidates to become brand-certified Ford-Lincoln Automotive Service Technicians. Candidates must meet the requisite qualifications, experience and capability requirements, and be willing to attend a Four-week long in-resident instruction and certification course upon hiring.
Pay: $40,000-$60,000 Annually (starting salary will depend on experience, education, location, and other factors).
Responsibilities
The Ford-Lincoln Automotive Service Technician core job description (After formal training & OJT):

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  Performing assigned work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
  
  
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  Diagnosing the cause of malfunctions and performing repairs, if authorized by Service Consultants (for customers).
  
  
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  Coordinating with the Parts Department to ensure availability of parts.
  
  
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  Saving and tagging parts if under warranty or if requested by Service Consultants (for customers).
  
  
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  Examining the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
  
  
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  Notifying Service Consultants if additional work is needed or if repairs/work cannot be completed within the time promised.
  
  
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  Documenting work performed as directed by Service Consultants.
  
  
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  Road testing vehicles to ensure quality of repair and ensuring vehicles remain clean.
  
  
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  Keeping abreast of factory technical bulletins and attending factory-sponsored training classes.
  
  
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  Keeping the shop area neat and clean and remaining accountable for all tools used.
  
  
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  Understanding and complying with federal, state and local regulations, such as safety requirements, hazardous waste disposal, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other policies, procedures and programs as required.
  
  
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  Wear appropriate PPE, to include safety glasses. Maintaining safety awareness at all times.
  
  
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  The Service Technician will be required to work closely with others or independently, if needed.
  
  
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  Dealership uniforms are required.
  
  
  Qualifications
  Qualifications, Experience and Capability Requirements:
  
  
  
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    Have at least 3 years of experience working as a Technician in an automotive service department.
    
    
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    Valid driver's license and a clear driving record
    
    
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    Ability to pass the following pre-employment screening requirements (drug screening, Motor Vehicle record report and a background investigation)
    
    
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    Be able to provide a minimum of three good work references, with current contact information.
    
    
    Must be able to:
    
    
    
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      Operate power and hand tools and other types of machinery safely.
      
      
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      Drive a manual transmission (for road tests).
      
      
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      Read and comprehend technical instruction.
      
      
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      Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and operate hoist and test equipment.
      
      
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      Sit, bend, stoop and/or stand for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more)and kneel, crawl, bend, reach, push, pull and maneuver in a shop environment safely and as needed.
      
      
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      While most shops have a controlled climate and are well ventilated, must be able to work in an environment that may have exposure to: Petroleum products, dust, hot or cold temperatures, loud noises, strong odors (exhaust fumes) and assorted other distractors.
      
      
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      Manual dexterity in both hands and the ability to manipulate small objects.
      
      
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      Good communication skills and the ability to work with the public.
      
      
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      Must be willing to complete mandated online training, as assigned during initial interview and screening process.
      
      
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      Must be willing to accept a minimum 24 month employment obligation upon hiring.
      
      
      For additional information Contact:
      James Dowdy
      US Army (RET)
      Field Recruiter
      Industry Management Services
      CALIBRE
      Cell: 813.391.7910
      james.dowdy@calibresys.com
      Location : LocationUS-SD-Vermillion
      ID 2024-21543
      Category Service Technician More...

          

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