Second Shift Automotive Technician- Sarasota Ford - Aggressive Pay Plan

Company: Sarasota Ford
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

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Job Details
Job Type
Full-time/Ford Certified a plus
Sarasota, FL --- Service

Description
Higher earning potential working second shift.
Full-Time Automotive Technician.
Sarasota Ford is seeking rockstar technicians to join our award-winning team. We have immediate technician openings in diesel, transmission, and mobile service.
At Sarasota Ford, nothing is standard, including our commitment to rewarding the hard work of our staff. Technicians at Sarasota Ford benefits from a 5-DAY WORK WEEK.
At Sarasota Ford, we truly commit to our employees. We know there are other opportunities and we do not take lightly your decision to join our team. We are proudly family-owned, voted within the top 5 best retail workplace establishments in our city, and a distinguished recipient of Ford's most elusive commendation, The President's Award.
For our out of town applicant, why call Sarasota home? Well, we are not voted Best Small City in the US for nothing! Sarasota has an average year-round temperature of 72.6 degrees. We are home to 13 public beaches, 35-miles of powder-soft sand, and a thriving economic powerhouse (Voted No. 1 to land a job in Florida, WalletHub). Our art scene is much alive with the waterfront, Ringling Museum a short drive from our dealership. For our fishing lovers, Sarasota Bay waters are lined with mangrove flats and nearshore reefs. Our offshore waters of the Gulf are brimming with the finest trophy fish. Sports fan by chance? A quick drive north and you can catch a Tampa Bay Lightning game using our company' season tickets! We know you will love calling Sarasota home.
Have more questions? Curious about our area's top school districts, best dining options, or where to spend an afternoon out with the family? Our professional neighborhood orientation team will answer any questions you may have!
Daily responsibilities will include:
Perform each job with the excellence and diligence our customers expect at Sarasota Ford
Diagnose and repair vehicle automotive systems including but not limited to engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, braking, air conditioning, etc. to specifications
Communicate mechanical diagnosis to our service team and keep customers up to speed on diagnosis when necessary
Ensure the work area is kept in an excellent condition regarding cleanliness, safety, and equipment at all times
Continually learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay up to date with rapidly changing technology
Responsible for reconditioning the dealership's pre-owned vehicles, including performing light-duty technician and maintenance repairs
Perform general maintenance and thorough vehicle inspection
Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations (such as disposal of hazardous waste)
All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing to qualify for employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.
Workplace Benefits:
Sarasota Ford is proudly announcing the launch of our brand-new Employee First Initiative!
This initiative focuses on further rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication outside of the already amazing benefits we offer.
Our Employee First Initiative Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan with Match!
- 5-Day Work Weeks
- Longevity Reward Club (offering experience rewards that increase with length of service).
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Quarterly Employee Events
- A state-of-the-art Employee Re-Charge Facility (fully complimentary).
- A fully confidential Employee Assistance Program (for whatever life may throw at you).
- 1 WEEK of PAID Flex Time after 90 days.
- Paid Holidays after 90 days
- Paid Vacation after 1 year
- Employee discounts
- On-Site Caf--

Requirements:

A qualified applicant will possess:
At least 2 years auto technician experience preferred
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification preferred
Ford STARS certification preferred
Excellent diagnostic skills
Team-oriented, flexible and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service
Experience working in a high-volume dealership preferred
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and computer skills
Professional in appearance and grooming
Thrives working as apart of a team and takes independent initiative when necessary
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with no severe infractions within the last 3-years
Ability to work in a warm and humid climate
A lifelong learner in their career development
Experience:
Automotive Technician experience required.
License:
Driver's License (Required)

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