We are a family owned Automotive Group that has been a dominant part of Chicago automobile retailing for over 90 years. Our Group is growing rapidly and is seeking talented team members to help our team succeed into the next century of operations. Our Group has always and continues to support the local community and provide a fun, fast-paced and collaborative workplace where growth and advancement opportunities abound.
Napleton Ford of Oak Lawn has opened a 20 bay Commercial Truck Center
and is seeking experienced Diesel technicians with Truck and Diesel expertise.
Automotive Diesel Technician Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive repair orders from Manager and take to stall area.
- Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
- Diagnose 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.
- Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
- Notify service advisor immediately if additional work outlined is not needed or required and/ if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
- Document work in a timely fashion.
- Road-test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician, keeping in mind that the customer vehicle should not be used for personal errands.
- Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
- Attend factory-sponsored training classes, keep abreast of factory technical bulletins, and ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean.
- Keep shop area neat, clean, and be able to always account for all dealership-owned tools.
- Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.
- Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report all accidents to a manager or supervisor.
Automotive Diesel Technician Qualifications:
- Dealership Experience preferred, but not required
- Ford Technical Certifications preferred
- Local 701 Union Shop – Benefits provided through Union
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
- All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test and valid driver license
Job Type:
- Full-time
Starting Pay:
- $40/hour for guaranteed 40 hours, bonus program above 40 hours
Education benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Shop is open 6am-6pm, early and late shifts available
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year
- Automotive diagnostics: 1 year
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
****We are a drug free work environment****
