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Dealership:L0072 Lithia Ford Lincoln of Boise

Lithia Ford Lincoln of Boise

We are HIRING automotive Service Technicians of all experience levels!

• Experienced A & B techs pay range: $22-40 flat rate hour.

• Experienced C & D techs pay range: $17-20 flat rate hour.

• Pay rates vary depending on experience and qualifications.

• No cap on hours for self-motivated technicians: never a shortage of work, flag all you want with plenty of carry over to the next day sometimes three.

• Average 125 per two weeks w/ high performers in the 200-hour range.

• Service Department is Open: M-F from 7-6 and Saturdays 7-5

  About our shop:

• Busy Service Department: Central Dispatch with 8 Advisors. Average RO count is 4,000 and usually 2-3 days’ worth of ROs in the dispatch office.

• 44 bays + 8 quick lube rack: 1 bay per tech (high producers have 2)

• Highly qualified parts team and parts staging area organized by RO for upcoming work.

• Parts Runners for active jobs to deliver parts and Porters to help move vehicles in and out of bays.

• State of the art shop equipment, all Ford specialty tools. Heated shop with swamp coolers, high speed doors and updated led lighting.

• Professional & FUN work environment (techs who support each other). Fast-paced but easy-going work environment, family friendly environment.

• Supportive leadership. Manager is detail oriented and puts the customer first, promotes family and is easy to get along with.

Responsibilities

• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Lithia and manufacturer standards.

• Diagnose cause of malfunction.

• Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements.

• Road-test vehicles to ensure quality of repair work.

• Accurately record time spent on repairs utilizing company time clocking procedures.

• Document work performed on repair order and document test procedures/results.

• Responsible for providing and maintaining an inventory of normal mechanics tools to include screwdrivers, wrenches, socket wrenches, pliers, hammers, chisels and punches, and other tools needed to perform the work for which the technician is trained and not normally inventoried by the service department as “special tools”.

• Return special tools to proper place.

• Use shop supplies and materials in a practical and economical manner.

• Maintain an organized and clean workspace, completing a stall cleaning every day.

• Ensure that customer’s vehicles are returned to them as clean as they were prior to being serviced.

• Complete all required training.

• Acquire and maintain manufacturer and ASE certifications by completing the necessary and required training.

• Participate in and utilize technical training as assigned by management.

• Review the technical bulletins and other publications as assigned by management.

• Constructively communicate with other dealership personnel as required to satisfy customer needs.

• Report to management any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its personnel, or customers.

• Maintain personal grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards according to departmental policies. Clean gray work shirts, creased gray work trousers, shirts to be tucked in at all times. Belts worn on trousers to be of no buckle design to avoid scratching paint on customer’s vehicles.

• Arrive at work, take breaks, and depart work at the times designated by management.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.*

Up to 2/3 of time: standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds Up to 2/3 of time: sitting, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing

Competencies

Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows through Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values Customer Pay Proficiency Level: Greater than 100% Customer Pay Repairs Automotive Technical Knowledge – Three to five years’ experience Manufacturer certified in all areas listed above. Minimum of 1 ASE certifications (Should be an ASE Master Technician) Certification/Training: Lube and Maintenance Services Engine Repair Suspension/Steering Repair Brake Repair Heating and A/C Repair (Optional)

Skills and Qualifications

Strong attention to detail Sense of urgency Attention to detail Excellent communication Competency: Passed manufacturer training and can perform repairs in the following areas with no supervision:

We offer best in class industry benefits:

• Competitive pay

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

• Paid Holidays & PTO

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Lithia Learning Center

• Vehicle Purchase Discounts

• Wellness Programs

  High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.

Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!