Automotive Technician

Service Technician - Monday - Friday Work Week, NO SATURDAYS

Gateway Ford in Ponchatoula, LA

We’re looking for a few highly-skilled automotive technicians to join our Service team at our Ford store in Ponchatoula. As a Service Technician you will be responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. Our service department is among the highest rated in the entire region, and we fully expect our techs to uphold that elite reputation that has made our service department such an award-winning success.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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

• Keep shop area neat and clean, and be able to account for dealership tools at all times

• Ensure that customer vehicles are kept clean

• Road-test vehicles to ensure of quality repair

• Document work performed on back of repair order

Pay/Benefits:

• Pay based on experience and qualifications

• Medical

• Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Uniforms

• Retirement

• Life Insurance

• Individual and Factory Training

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Auto & Parts Discount

Requirements:

Ideal candidates will have:

• Proven track record of achieving or over-achieving goals

• Outstanding communication skills

• Professional appearance and work ethic

• Great attitude with a high-energy personality

• Superior customer service skills

• Two years automotive mechanical experience or automotive trade school

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions

• Ability to exercise good judgment

• Valid drivers license and good driving record

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must have technical aptitude displayed by ASE certification or successful completion of pre-employment test

• Technical or trade school degree preferred

Please note: special consideration will be given to those with Ford experience.