Automotive Technician: Ford-Lincoln Veteran Careers Program
Company: CALIBRE Systems, Inc.
Location: Zionsville
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
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 dealership and factory
standards.Diagnose the cause of malfunctions and performing
repairs, if authorized by Service Consultants (for
customers).Coordinate with the Parts Department to ensure
availability of parts.Saving and tagging parts if under warranty or
if requested by Service Consultants (for customers).Examine the
vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is
required.Notify Service Consultants if additional work is required
or if repairs/work cannot be completed within, the time
promised.Document work performed as directed by Service
Consultants.Road test vehicles to ensure quality of repair and
ensuring vehicles remain clean.Keep abreast of factory technical
bulletins and attending factory-sponsored training classes.Maintain
the shop area by keeping it neat, clean and remain accountable for
all tools used.Understand and comply with federal, state and local
regulations, such as safety requirements, hazardous waste disposal,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other
policies, procedures and programs as required.Wear appropriate PPE,
to include safety glasses. Maintain safety awareness at all times.
The Service Technician will be required to work closely with others
or independently, as required.Dealership uniforms are required.Pay:
$40,000-$60,000 Annually (starting salary will depend on
experience, education, location, and other
factors).Responsibilities of the Automotive Technician:Military
Veterans with a maintenance related career, technician experience,
or mechanic experience will perform assigned work as outlined on
repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with
dealership and factory standards.Diagnosing the cause of
malfunctions and performing repairs, if authorized by dealership
service advisors.Coordinating with the Parts Department to ensure
availability of parts.Saving and tagging parts if under warranty or
if requested by Service Consultants (for customers).Examining the
vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is
required.Notifying Service Advisors if additional work is needed or
if repairs/work cannot be completed within the time
promised.Documenting work performed as directed by Service
Advisors.Road testing vehicles to ensure quality of repair and
ensuring vehicles remain clean.Military Veterans with a maintenance
related career, technician, or mechanic experience are responsible
for keeping abreast of factory technical bulletins and attending
factory-sponsored training classes.Keeping the dealership service
area neat and clean and remaining accountable for all tools
used.Understanding and complying with federal, state and local
regulations, such as safety requirements, hazardous waste disposal,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other
policies, procedures and programs as required.Automotive
technicians at Ford-Lincoln dealerships are required to wear
appropriate PPE, to include safety glasses. Maintaining safety
awareness at all times.The Ford-Lincoln automotive technician will
be required to work closely with others or independently, if
needed.Dealership uniforms are required.Qualifications for the
Automotive Technician:Military Veterans with a maintenance related
career, technician, or mechanic experience wanting to continue or
begin a career as an Automotive / Maintenance Technician must have
the ability to pass the following pre-employment screening
requirements with the hiring dealership (drug screening, credit
score, motor vehicle record report and a background
investigation)Military Veterans with a maintenance related career,
technician, or mechanic experience must meet the following
qualifications:An Honorable Discharge from the United States
Military and the ability to provide proof of service and discharge
if applicable.Formal military schooling in a technical field such
as mechanical, power generation, aviation maintenance, electrical,
electronics, hydraulic systems, or other parallel technical
specialized skills; Must be able to provide proof of technical
training and job designation.ORCompletion of an Automotive
Technology certificate or degree program from an accredited
Vocational School or CollegeJ.T. OwensUS Army RetiredField
RecruiterIndustry Management ServicesCALIBREOffice:
571-403-3280Cell:
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