Diesel Technician

Do you want to work for an established dealership in California that has a Mom & Pop feel? Look no further than Watsonville Ford! Our employees enjoy flexible hours with no micromanaging, support for long term growth, and a good team camaraderie. 

We are seeking an experienced Diesel Service Technician to join our team. Responsibilities include repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty and medium-duty diesel vehicles in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in automotive repair including strong diagnostic skills on diesel vehicles.

Benefits:

• Pay based on experience. Hourly Rate (NOT Flat Rate.) 40 Guaranteed hours a week
• Bonus eligibility up to an extra $15 an hour.
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K)
• No Weekends
• Employee pricing on vehicles, parts, and service
• Great team atmosphere

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment
• Read job order, observe and listen to vehicle in operation to resolve malfunction, and plan work procedures
• Follow checklists ensuring all critical parts are examined
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust as needed
• Test-drive vehicles to ensure that they run smoothly
• Tag all warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk
• Attend training classes and keep tabs on factory technical bulletins
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers to increase overall customer happiness
• Properly complete the service and/or repairs assigned by supervisor
• Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements and published procedures
• Participate in, and utilize to the best of one’s abilities, technical training as assigned by management
• Maintain your designated workspace in an organized and clean manner
• Ensure guest vehicles are returned as clean as they were prior to being serviced
• Show the utmost courtesy to all guests, visitors, and dealership personnel
• Make every effort to achieve the production objectives set by management
• Adhere to manufacturer’s policies and procedures as they relate to labor operations, time, and repair order documentation when performing warranty repairs and torque specifications
• Any other duties as outlined by the Service Supervisor and or management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 5+ years of automotive technician experience required
• Diesel Technician experience required
• Ford Certification preferred
• ASE certification preferred
• CDL certification preferred
• Teammate with a strong sense of dedication to the customer and service team
• Self-motivated and professional
• Possess own tools

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.