Collision Repair Apprentice Technician

Ken Garff Ford - Greeley is currently looking for a talented Collision Repair Apprentice Technician that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork. As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!

The primary responsibilities for this position would include assisting with teardowns and rebuilds, though we’re looking for someone versatile who can help throughout the shop as needed.

Work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8am-6pm.

Here’s why you want to work here:

• Paid training, certifications and real career growth
• Competitive compensation package - hiring pay range for this position is $18.00-$25.00/hour based on experience
• Great people with a great culture
• Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
• Red Wing Boot Program
• 1:1 Tech to PC- You'll have information at your fingertips
• Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist other body shop and automotive technicians with diagnosing cause of any malfunction and perform repair
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer
• Assist with examination of vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
• Assist in documenting any work performed
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes to advance to become a main line automotive technician (mechanic)
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins
• Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean
• Always keep shop area neat and clean and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing disposal of hazardous wastes
• Assist in road-testing vehicles to quality-check work performed

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of basic automotive experience desired

• Experience in window tinting, PPF installation, or detailing would be a plus.

  Technical schooling from a mechanic program preferred
• ASE certification and Safety & Emissions certification preferred
• General mechanical skills, previous dealership experience a plus
• Excellent manual dexterity skills as well as patience, creativity, and an eye for detail
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• High school diploma or the equivalent

Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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