Automotive Technician Trainee

Cole Ford, LLC
Coldwater, MI

We are looking for a Technician Trainee to join our team! The right candidate will be prompt, driven, independent, have good computer and process skills. Basic hand tools and tool storage are preferred. At Cole Automotive, we pride ourselves on the quality and effort of the work we do every day. While experience is desirable, you can’t put a price on work ethic and mindset. We are willing to give any candidate a chance as long as they have a winning attitude. THIS IS NOT A TEMPORARY POSITION. We’re looking for candidates ready to find their long term career. We’ll give you the training and support to get there. Benefits:

  • Health, Medical and Dental
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid time off and vacation
  • Growth opportunities
  • Employee vehicle purchase plans
  • Family owned and operated
  • Long term job security
  • Rotating Saturday
Responsibilities:
  • Provide an exceptional customer experience to drive loyalty and have a natural disposition to put the customer first
  • Study and test for state licenses
  • Maintain shop cleanliness
  • Haul scrap
  • Light maintenance and recall work
  • Perform vehicle repairs and/or maintenance work as outlined on repair order in a clean and efficient manner
  • Communicate with the Parts Department and Dealer Management regularly to effectively manage production and customer communication
  • Stay informed of Ford technical bulletins and complete required training
  • Able to work occasionally in challenging weather conditions
  • Pull vehicles in and out of the shop
  • Able to drive and maintain a company vehicle responsibly
  • Take pride in the role and bring a start-up mentality to growing the business
Qualifications:
  • Know how to use hand tools
  • Intermediate vehicle knowledge
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Ability to learn from a mentor technician
  • Task oriented
  • Valid driver license
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong use of technological devices including tablets
  • Must be able to perform physical tasks and lift up to 100 pounds
  • Must be able to work full time
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Posted 2025-10-21

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