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. Ford of Latham is all about taking care of our customers. Whether you are shopping for new vehicle, servicing your current one, or buying auto parts, we aim to offer you an exceptional customer experience whenever you walk through our doors. We believe that what sets a car dealer apart is how they treat their customers. Everyone who works here wants the people who choose to give us their business to feel like they are part of our automotive family. We will be moving into our BRAND NEW State-of-the-art facility in 2022!
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. Ford of Latham is all about taking care of our customers. Whether you are shopping for new vehicle, servicing your current one, or buying auto parts, we aim to offer you an exceptional customer experience whenever you walk through our doors. We believe that what sets a car dealer apart is how they treat their customers. Everyone who works here wants the people who choose to give us their business to feel like they are part of our automotive family. We will be moving into our BRAND NEW State-of-the-art facility in 2022!
Shop is Heated and Air Conditioned
20 employees in Service Department
M-F 7:00AM - 6:00 PM Sat. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Techs work varying shifts
Shop provides all Ford mfg. specific tools, computers and diagnostic software. Technicians are expected to have their own tools and box.
Clean and quiet break room.
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Parts req. sent to parts dept. part is picked up at counter.
We do not allow side work to be done on site as it is an insurance issue.
We have a laid back, family atmosphere and offer flexible hours.
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 Ford Master Certified Technician
Flat Rate Experienced Tech with some Ford Certifications working towards Master
Flat Rate Experienced Technician able to do maintenance and working on Ford certifications.
Flat Rate entry level technician able to L.O.F. and some minor maintenance.
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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