Kalispell Ford
Come join the team!
Are you a motivated technician who enjoys independence and variety in your daily tasks?
Do you get satisfaction in problem solving?
Interested in expanding your mechanical skills and manufacturer experience?
We are looking to add a Service Technician who’s motivated, has a positive attitude, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate for this position will be independent and enjoy being a part of a highly productive shop. Come join the pivotal team at Kalispell Ford that gets new and pre-owned vehicles lot-ready for Kalispell Toyota, Ford, and Volkswagen!
Specialty tools are provided within the shop, however, interested technicians should expect to come on day one ready to perform with their own tools
WHAT WE OFFER
- Schedule Monday – Friday
- Shift 7:30am – 4:30pm
- Flat Rate $4,000 – $6,000 Monthly
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401(k)
- Work environment OSHA certified to current Air Quality Standards
- Uniforms provided
- Opportunities for advancement
- Employee Discounts on products/services
SHOP ENVIRONMENT
- 7 reconditioning bays
- 6 Service Technicians
- Alignment, tire, and balancing machines
- Heated shop
- Break room with fridge, freezer & microwave
- Lockers available
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Receive and perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards; document work performed
- Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform needed repairs
- Communicate with various staff regarding parts, additional/removed work, and deadline constraints
- Save and tag parts that are needed for warranty
- Attend factory training programs and video and/or internet training in-house as requested
- Road test vehicles to check work performed and state mileage-out on repair orders
- Ensure customers’ cars are kept clean, using floor mats and seat protection
- Maintain a neat and orderly workstation, pick up rags and other debris
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- High school diploma, GED or vocational training or job-related course work required
- Two years of experience in a dealership position preferred
- Obtain and maintain ASE Certification within 4 years or per management’s discretion.
- General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations
- Strong organizational skills and patience
- Ability to work independently and within a team setting
- Strong attention to detail
- Work well under pressure
- Possess good reading and writing compensation
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written
You might be an excellent candidate for this opportunity if you have experience in the automotive industry; knowledge of or worked for Toyota, Ford, Volkswagen; or have performed roles like mechanic; automotive service; automotive technician; service advisor, or service writer, main shop tech.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type 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.
