Service Technician

Are you an experienced automotive Technician? At Sunset Ford, we're hiring Service Technicians to join our team.

Service Technician Benefits

We have ALL the reasons under the SUN to work at Sunset Ford!

• Work/Life Balance - Weekends Off


• 40 Hour Work Weeks and guaranteed work, guaranteed 40 hour paycheck


• Efficiency Bonuses


• 100% Paid Health benefits for employee - Health, Dental, Vision


• Retirement 401k Immediate and Automatic Enrollment


• Time off when needed


• Opportunity to grow your pay = 3 Performance Reviews within the 1st year of employment!!!


• Competitive Pay with experience


• Team Atmosphere


• Employee Discounts on Parts & Service


• Employee Pricing on New & Used Cars


• Referral Bonuses!


• Paid Training and Certifications Transferable to any Ford store


• Opportunity to grow and advance!

Service Technician Responsibilities

• Performs work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership standards


• Documents repair orders with findings, results, and the correction to remain compliant with manufacturer guidelines


• Inspects vehicle for safety and maintenance needs such as worn brakes or tires.


• Tests components and systems using diagnostic tools and special service equipment


• Diagnoses, maintains, and repairs vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning


• Provides an estimate of time needed for additional repairs


• Reads Ford workshop manual and executes repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications


• Provides typed data and supporting comments on how root cause of failure was found


• Clearly communicates findings and repairs to service staff


• Completes BG Services, fluid exchanges, alignments, and other related maintenance services

Service Technician Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Service Technician


• Strong mechanical aptitude 


• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information


• Knowledge in all aspects of automotive repair and maintenance


• Ability to learn quickly and provide top-notch customer service


• Basic Computer Skills, can type with ease


• Great teammate and positive attitude, enjoys the automotive industry


• Clean and valid driver’s license


• Ensures that customer’s cars are kept clean


• Maintain stall in an orderly and clean manner


• Ability to learn new technology, repair, and service procedures and specifications

About Us

Sunset Ford has been in business for over 100 years, established back in 1912 by Peter S. Heutel. Today, the 4th & 5th generation Heutel Family is proud to carry on this tradition serving the Waterloo, Columbia, Oakville, St. Louis, South County, & surrounding areas. We take phenomenal pride in customer service and always strive to exceed expectations. In fact, we have consistently won Ford Motor Company's highest honor, the President's Award, for excellence in customer service.

Sunset Ford of Waterloo is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. We are committed to providing a safe, drug-free work environment. We ask that Applicants are willing to submit to a pre-employment background check. and have a clean and valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.