Automotive Technician

Apply Description Air-Conditioned Shop • 1,000+ Appointments/Month • Family-Owned Ford Dealer Tired of slow weeks, hot shops, and feeling like a number? At Bill Colwell Ford, our techs don't wonder where the next RO is coming from. We average 1,000+ appointments a month with a 95% show rate — so the work is there, the hours are steady, and your paycheck reflects it. You'll work in a fully air-conditioned shop stocked with the latest Ford diagnostic equipment and smart scheduling software that actually keeps your bay moving. After 40 years serving the Cedar Valley as a family-owned dealership, we've figured out one thing: take care of the techs, and everything else takes care of itself. What You'll Earn Competitive pay based on experience Performance bonuses and incentives on top of base Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off + paid holidays Company-paid short-term and long-term disability HSA/FSA options Paid Ford manufacturer training — hands-on and online Why Techs Stay Here 5-day work week with flexible scheduling (we mean it) Climate-controlled shop with up-to-date tools and equipment Steady stall volume — no slow weeks Uniforms provided Comfortable breakroom (fridge, microwave, the works) Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service Real growth — we promote from within and invest in your certifications What You'll Do Diagnose and repair Ford and other vehicles using factory tools Handle maintenance: brakes, tires, oil, alignments, inspections Work alongside service advisors to keep customers in the loop Mentor junior techs when the opportunity comes up Keep your bay clean, safe, and dialed in What You Bring 2+ years as an automotive technician (preferred, not required — we'll talk to anyone with strong skills and the right attitude) Solid mechanical and diagnostic ability ASE or Ford certifications a plus Valid driver's license + clean driving record A team-first mindset and pride in your work Hudson, IA — Just Outside Waterloo/Cedar Falls We're 10 minutes from Cedar Falls and Waterloo, easy commute from anywhere in the Cedar Valley. Low cost of living, great schools, and a dealership where your name is on the door, not a number on a board. Ready to Make the Move? Apply in under 2 minutes — just send your resume. No long forms, no runaround. We'll reach out within 48 hours to set up a conversation and a shop tour so you can see the place for yourself.