Overview

The Ford-Lincoln Veteran Careers Program is designed to promote the hiring of qualified United States Military Veterans, Transitioning Military Service Members, and currently serving National Guard and Reserve Component Members in good standing at participating Ford and Lincoln Dealerships throughout the nation. Selection for the program is highly competitive in keeping with the tradition of professionalism found in both the Armed Forces and the Ford/Lincoln brands. The primary goal of this initiative is to recruit and train former military maintenance and repair technicians and mechanics to become brand-certified Ford or Lincoln Automotive Service Technicians. Veteran candidates must meet the requisite qualifications, experience, capability requirements, and be willing to attend a four-week long in-resident course upon hiring. Hired Veterans must further be willing to make a long-term commitment to their respective Ford and or Lincoln Dealership Employer.

• This employment opportunity is a DOL, GI Bill® Approved Chassis Certified Technician Apprenticeship Program. Eligible Veterans may use their GI Bill® housing allowance, for the first two years of employment.

The Ford and Lincoln Automotive Service Technician core job description (After formal training & OJT):

• Perform assigned work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with technical publication and Dealership best practices.
• Diagnose the “root” cause of malfunctions and perform repairs, once authorized by Service Consultants with permission from the customer.
• Coordinate with the Parts Department to ensure availability of parts.
• Process parts for turn-in if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Inspect the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Notify Service Consultants and document progress of repairs along with any additional work is required.
• Road test vehicles to ensure safe operation, and that the repairs meet technical specifications.
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins and attending factory-sponsored training classes.
• Maintain tool accountability, and keep the shop area hazard free and clean
• Understand and comply with federal, state, and local regulations in-regards to safety requirements, hazardous waste disposal, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Dealership policies, procedures and programs as required.
• Wear the appropriate PPE to include safety glasses and protective gloves.
• Technician will be required to work closely with others or independently, as required.
• Dealership uniforms are required.

Qualifications

• Honorable Discharge or Statement of Service from current Commander
• Current Driver’s License
• Formal military training in a technical field such as mechanical, power generation, aviation maintenance, electrical, hydraulic systems, or other parallel technical specialized fields

OR

• Completion of an Automotive Technology Certificate or Degree Program from an accredited Vocational School or College

ALL applicants must be able to pass a background check, drug test, and any other screening required by the Dealership prior to employment.

James Dowdy

US Army (RET)

Field Recruiter

Industry Management Services

CALIBRE

Cell: 813.695.0619

james.dowdy@calibresys.com