What is the Veteran's Career Program?

The Ford - Lincoln Veteran Careers Program is a 24-month U.S. Department of Labor and GI Bill® approved Veteran Careers Program.


  • Every hired Veteran will begin their new Ford Technician career with full-time employment at a participating dealership.

  • Optional starter set of tools available for Veterans hired through the program paid for by hiring dealer.

  • Once on board at the dealership, the Veteran will complete 8 weeks of eLearning and practical exercises prior to attending a 4-week intensive Instructor Led Course at a Ford Service Training Center.

  • Once the training is complete the Veteran's learning will continue with selected activities and on the job training at the dealership. Successful participants will become a certified Ford Chassis Technician.
You can send your application & resume to us at: jobs@jimriehl.com
Are You A US Military Veteran with a Maintenance/Technician Designation?
Jim Riehl's Friendly Ford is looking for you.
Responsibilities of the Automotive Technician:
  • Military veterans with a maintenance related career, technician experience, or mechanic experience will perform assigned work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
  • Diagnosing the cause of malfunctions and performing repairs, if authorized by dealership service advisors.
  • Coordinating with the Parts Department to ensure availability of parts.
  • Saving and Tagging parts if under warranty or if requested by the Service Consultant (for customers)
  • Examining the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
  • Notifying Service Advisors if additional work is needed or if repairs/work cannot be completed within the time promised.
  • Documenting work performed as directed by Service Advisors.
  • Road testing vehicles to ensure quality of repair and ensuring vehicles remain clean.
  • Military veterans with a maintenance related career, technician experience, or mechanic experience are responsible for keeping abreast of factory technical bulletins and attending factory-sponsored training classes.
  • Keeping the dealership service area neat and clean and remaining accountable for all tools used.
  • Understanding and complying with federal, state and local regulations, such as safety requirements, hazardous waste disposal, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other policies, procedures and programs as required.
  • Automotive Technicians at Ford-Lincoln dealerships are required to wear appropriate PPE to include safety glasses. Maintaining safety awareness at all times.
  • The Ford-Lincoln automotive technician will be required to work closely with others or independently if needed.
  • Dealership Uniforms are required.
Pay: $30-60,000 annually (Starting salary will depend on experience, education, location, and other factors).

Qualifications:
  • Military veterans with a maintenance related career, technician experience, or mechanic experience wanting to continue or begin a career as an Automotive/Maintenance Technician must have the ability to pass the following pre-employment screening requirements with the hiring dealership (drug screening, credit score, motor vehicle record report, and a background investigation).
  • Military veterans with a maintenance related career, technician experience, or mechanic experience must meet the following qualifications:
    • An Honorable Discharge from the United States Military and the ability to provide proof of service and discharge if applicable.
    • Formal military schooling in a technical field such as mechanical, power generation, aviation maintenance, electrical, electronics, hydraulic systems, or other parallel technical specialized skills. Must be able to provide proof of technical training and job designation.
    OR
    • Completion of an Automotive Technology certificate or degree program from an accredited Vocational School or College.

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