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Lithia Motors Inc. started in 1946 in Ashland, OR as a small Chrysler store and has evolved into the 2nd largest dealership group in the nation. With over 250 locations to serve our customers. When you buy from Don's Ford, you're buying from Utica. Being Utica's hometown dealer for more than 50 years, we know what drivers in Central New York are searching for and what their values tend to be. Our experienced service team is not only comprised with employees that are local to the Utica area, but with a staff that's also knowledgeable, highly trained, and practiced in every type of new Ford model currently available. Our main goal is to make our customers feel like they're at home when they visit us, and we strive to always treat every guest with the courtesy and honesty that they deserve.
Feel free to contact us on the form below if you have any questions. Even if you don't see an open position above, we're always looking to hear from good people.
Lithia Motors Inc. started in 1946 in Ashland, OR as a small Chrysler store and has evolved into the 2nd largest dealership group in the nation. With over 250 locations to serve our customers. When you buy from Don's Ford, you're buying from Utica. Being Utica's hometown dealer for more than 50 years, we know what drivers in Central New York are searching for and what their values tend to be. Our experienced service team is not only comprised with employees that are local to the Utica area, but with a staff that's also knowledgeable, highly trained, and practiced in every type of new Ford model currently available. Our main goal is to make our customers feel like they're at home when they visit us, and we strive to always treat every guest with the courtesy and honesty that they deserve.
Shop is heated and well ventilated
11 Techs and 3 advisors
M-F 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM S 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Techs work varying shifts
All Ford Mfg. specialty tools including laptops and diagnostic software. Technicians are expected to have their own hand and air tools and tool box.
Newly remodeled break room with fridge, microwave and lockers.
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1100
Tech submits parts req and quote to advisor, after work is sold parts can be ordered by tech or advisor and picked up from parts counter.
We do not allow side work to be done on site as it is an insurance issue.
Newly remodeled building with an experience team that is willing to help with training.
Shop pays for completed and passed ASEs. Shop pays for MFG training both on site and off premise including : Travel, Lodging, Food, and time at class.
Our mission statement is Growth Powered By People! How far you go depends on you and your drive. We have had many techs become service managers and service managers become fixed operations directors and even general managers!
Performance Reviews are each done at service manager's discretion.
Monthly safety meetings. On-line safety training at hire. Safety committee on site.
Our senior technicians are afforded the opportunity to mentor new and upcoming techs.
All Lithia stores are very involved in community events. Lithia Motors Inc. has great national community involvement including Lithia 4 Kids.
Our local stores and national recruiters are very involved with local High School vocational programs . Lithia Motors Inc. is a preferred employer at all national vocational schools.
YOY growth has been incredible and projected to continue through the next 5 years. We are also implementing on-line service and sales through our new Driveway division!
Our Growth Powered By People mission provides a chance for you to further your career as far as you want without obstacles. Do the work and move on up!
We do have an online application and it usually takes less than 20 minutes to complete.
Applicants are phone screened by a recruiter and then an in person or phone interview is scheduled with the service manager.
One on one question and answer with the service manager and shop foreman if available.
Assessments may be conducted prior to offer. Background, MVR and Drug Screens are conducted after offer and with hire being contingent to outcome.
There are some assessments that are performed on line.
We try to keep in contact with our candidates and a rejection or offer is usually made within a week.
Depending on the number of applicants it usually takes less than a week.
Flat Rate Tech should have Ford certs, ASE's and NYS Inspector's license. Tech should be fluent in transmissions, engines and electrical diagnostics.
Flat Rate Tech should have NYS Inspector's license. Tech should be experienced in alignments, minor engine repair, brakes, coolant system repairs and minor electrical diagnostics.
Flat Rate Tech should have NYS Inspector's license. Tech should be experienced in L.O.F., tires, brakes and minor maintenance.
Commission based pay plan. Should have good customer service background. Advisors must be self-motivated, able to multi-task and detail oriented. Only candidates with a can-do attitude should apply.
| Health Insurance | Offered | Health Insurance offered and policy can be customized by employee |
| Dental Insurance | Offered | Dental Insurance offered |
| Vision Insurance | Offered | Vision insurance offered |
| Retirement Plan | Offered | 401k with company participation. Employee Stock Purchase Program |
| Sick Leave | Offered | Sick Leave is built into PTO Plan. |
| Vacation | Offered | PTO offered: After 1 year of service: 40 Hours After 2 years of service: 80 Hours each anniversary date After 7 years of service: 120 Hours each anniversary date |
| Paid Holidays | Offered | Most major holidays offered |
| ST / LT Disability | Offered | ST/LT disability offered. |
| Life Insurance | Offered | First $10,000 paid by company. |
| Uniforms | Offered | Uniforms and laundry service offered. |
| Other | Offered | Generous employee discounts on vehicle purchases, leases, parts, and service contracts. |
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