Automotive Technician

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.