Service Technician

Do you want to be a part of a family owned and locally operated business that has served the Tawas area for over 25 years? We are proud recipient of the Ford President's Award for the 29th year in a row, this is only presented to the top-performing Ford Dealerships that exhibit quality business practices and Ford's core principles. We are passionate about having culture of promoting from within to help advance your career. The Dean Arbour Ford of Tawas store is proud to be a fast paced, high energy, forward thinking company who is looking for experienced professionals with all of the same attributes! Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• In House Training Program
• Great opportunity for a long and successful career
• No Sundays!
• Family friendly environment
• Opportunity to grow and advance from within

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership
• Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment
• Diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.
• Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers can be informed if any additional service is needed. Providing an estimate of time needed for additional repairs
• Executing repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications
• Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components.
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong automotive background
• Strong teamwork skills
• Willing to submit to a drug screen & background check
• Must have clean & valid driver's license
• Lifting, Energy Level, Dependability, Persistence, Time Management, Attendance, Independence, Safety Management, Problem Solving, Dealing with Complexity, Analyzing Information
• ASE Certifications
• Must own Tools to perform the required repairs
• Experience in auto service OR recent completion of automotive tech/trade school