Diesel Technician – Automotive

Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights
  • Sterling Heights, Michigan
    21 days ago

    Job Description

    Dealership:

    L0419 Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights

    Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights


    If you’re a Diesel Technician who enjoys engine work, takes pride in quality repairs, and wants to be paid for your production, we want to hear from you.


    At Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights, we’re focused on earning customers for life—and we do that by supporting great technicians who love what they do. If you have the drive to perform, exceed, and excel, this is the place for you.

    What We Offer

    • Flat Rate Pay – Earn based on your performance
    • Ford Factory Training – Get certified and continue to grow your skills
    • Tool & Uniform Programs – We invest in your success
    • Team Environment – Work alongside experienced mentors
    • Health Benefits & Paid Time Off
    • Career Advancement Opportunities

    The Automotive Diesel Technician is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance efficiently and accurately, following dealership and manufacturer standards, while ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.


    • Perform work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Lithia and manufacturer standards
    • Diagnose the cause of vehicle malfunctions, with a focus on diesel and engine systems
    • Complete all repairs according to applicable safety requirements
    • Road-test vehicles to verify quality and completeness of repairs
    • Document work performed, test procedures/results, and time according to company clocking procedures
    • Maintain an inventory of required hand and power tools

    What You'll Bring


    • Prior automotive repair experience preferred (diesel experience strongly preferred)
    • ASE and/or manufacturer certifications a plus
    • Strong team player with a customer-first mindset
    • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

    Total Rewards

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

    • Competitive pay
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
    • Paid Holidays & PTO
    • Short and Long-Term Disability
    • Paid Life Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Lithia Learning Center
    • Vehicle Purchase Discounts
    • Wellness Programs

    Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com


    About Us

    At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.


    High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.


    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSterling Heights, Michigan

    Skills

    • ASEunmatched
    • Automotive Repair and Maintenanceunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Diesel Engineunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)unmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Repair Ordersunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Road Testsunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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