Highland Park Ford is a Local Union 701 shop looking for new technicians to join our team. Enjoy great Union benefits while working for one of busiest Ford dealers in the Chicagoland area. We're seeking a Ford-Certified Transmission Technician to join our growing team! You'll be diagnosing, servicing, and repairing transmission systems in vehicles: inspecting parts, replacing worn or damaged components, performing fluid changes, and utilizing diagnostic tools to verify functionality through test drives. By working at a Ford dealership, you can be a part of a brand that honors the past, and is invested in the future. Join the Ford Family where we value service to each other and the world as much as to our customers! Benefits • Health, Medical and Dental • 401K Plan • Paid time off and vacation • Growth opportunities • Employee vehicle purchase plans • Family owned and operated • Long term job security • Flexible Work Schedule Responsibilities • Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership • Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment • Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc. • Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers are informed if any additional service is needed. Provide an estimate of time needed for additional repairs • Execute repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications Qualifications • 2+ years of Service Technician experience • Ford Certification required • High school diploma or equivalent training • B level qualifications, including Diagnostic, Electrical and Engine Repair • Dexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordination • Mechanical and troubleshooting skills and ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment • Excellent customer service skills and basic computer competencies • Positive, friendly attitude, along with an eagerness to improve • Enjoy working in a dynamic environment • Teammate with ability to collaborate with others effectively • Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications • Valid driver's license and clean driving record 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.