Empire Ford of New Bedford Hiring for Automotive Master Technician Job at New Bedford, MA Full Time

Position Summary

Empire Ford is a growing, Family Owned and Operated, Auto Dealer/ Repair Shop in New Bedford, MA and looking for an experienced Master Technician to join our team. The Master Technician requires experience and technical expertise and is expected to use leadership and mentoring skills to help the team increase customer care and satisfaction. The work schedule will be Monday-Friday and every third Saturday.

Pay Range: $80,000-$150,000/yr.

Up to $15,000 Sign-on Bonus for qualified applicant

Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications — brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Perform job duties of all lower job descriptions (Technician A, Technician B, Mechanic, General Service Technician)
• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing automotive technology.
• Assist fellow technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Keep store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
• Maintain and organized and neat shop
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety, and environmental rules
• Have tools necessary to perform automotive repairs and diagnosis​​

Ford Automotive Technician Skills Required

• Strong willingness to learn, take direction to task and grow.
• 5+ years of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving and repair experience.
• 8 or more ASE certifications are PREFERRED for this position (A1 through A8)
• Section 609 Certification required
• State Inspection license if applicable
• Maintain a positive dynamic attitude
• Dependable and driven personality
• Strong time management skills
• Basic computer, email and internet proficiency
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented and enthusiastic presence in a team environment
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of drug screen

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Extensive standing, walking, pushing and reaching.
• Need full range of motion for reaching, bending and stooping.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, legs.
• May drive a vehicle if needed.
• Lifting of heavy equipment >50 pounds is required.
• May work outside and be exposed to weather.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions, chemicals, odors, dirt and dust.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.​

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid ASE training and testing
• Continuing educational training to keep your skills up to date​

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
We provide hand sanitizer throughout our dealership and sanitize all high touch areas. We adhere to all state mandates regarding COVIC-19 precautions.

Experience:

• Automotive service: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location