What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Service Technician position at Preston Ford?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
What are the requirements for this job?
- Ability to provide an exceptional customer experience
- Drive to achieve personal goals
- Attention to detail
- Ensure quality to fix vehicle right the first time
- Prioritize safety as if it was your own vehicle
- Valid in-state driver’s license and an acceptable, safe driving record
- High school diploma or equivalent
What to expect in this role:
- Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
- Inspects vehicle fluid levels, replenishes as necessary.
- Checks tire pressure and adds air if needed.
- Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
- Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
- Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
- Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
- Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
- Road tests vehicles.
- Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
- Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
- Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
- Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies Service Advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
- Keeps shop area neat and clean.
- Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
- Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
- Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
- Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Why should I work for Preston Automotive Group?
- Family Owned and Operated since 1977.
- A culture that treats each other like family and are active members in the communities we serve.
- 4 day work week available.
- Paid training available.
- Represent 18 different brands, including a power sports dealership, 4 body shops, 3 service centers, and several mobile service vans.
Will I receive training?
- We proudly invest in our team. Paid training is available to Technician positions. You will start with hands-on training, followed by consistent digital and classroom training opportunities.