Pre-Owned Vehicle Reconditioning Service Technician
Chapman Auto Stores · Lancaster, PA · 3 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
About the role
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Pre-Owned Vehicle Reconditioning Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be a vital contributor to our inventory turnaround, collaborating directly with service management and the sales department to ensure every pre-owned vehicle meets high standards of mechanical reliability and safety. You should be confident diagnosing, inspecting, and repairing a wide variety of domestic and import makes and models, as well as communicating findings clearly using modern digital inspection tools.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to inventory turnaround by reconditioning pre-owned vehicles.
- Collaborate with service management and sales department.
- Diagnose, inspect, and repair domestic and import makes and models.
- Communicate findings using modern digital inspection tools.
- Perform multi-point inspections and record concise, professional vehicle video walkthroughs.
Requirements
- Valid Pennsylvania State Safety Inspection and Emissions licenses (current and in good standing).
- Prior Ford dealership or certified training experience strongly preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years of professional automotive repair and diagnostic experience (multi-line or pre-owned recon background preferred).
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort servicing diverse makes, models, and model years.
- Thorough understanding of multi-point inspection processes and comfort recording concise, professional vehicle video walkthroughs.
- Own set of professional automotive diagnostic equipment and hand/air/power tools.
- ASE certifications are a plus.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean, insurable driving record.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to high standards of workmanship and team communication.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure flat-rate with production incentives.
- Consistent, high-volume used vehicle pipeline—steady hours year-round.
- Modern facility with updated shop equipment, lifts, and diagnostic software.
- Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Vacation/PTO and paid holidays.
- Ongoing training, certification reimbursement, and career advancement paths.