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Motorcycle Technician - Black Hills Harley Davidson

Rapid, SDOnsiteFull Time$75,000–$125,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Motorcycle Technician
  • diagnostics
  • repair
  • maintenance
  • Harley-Davidson
  • engines
  • electrical systems
  • suspensions
  • transmissions
  • drivetrains

Nice to have

  • Harley-Davidson factory certifications
  • Bronze
  • Silver
  • performance upgrades
  • Dyno tuning
  • custom builds

Role summary

Black Hills Harley-Davidson is looking for a Certified Motorcycle Technician with strong diagnostic, repair, and maintenance skills for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The role involves performing factory-authorized services, troubleshooting various motorcycle systems, completing performance tuning and custom upgrades, and ensuring motorcycles meet factory specifications. Responsibilities include executing warranty and customer-pay repairs, documenting work, maintaining a safe work environment, and collaborating with service advisors and parts departments. Candidates should have formal motorcycle technician training and ideally Harley-Davidson experience.

Summary:

Black Hills Harley-Davidson is seeking a Certified Motorcycle Technician to join our team of passionate professionals. This role requires a strong background in diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, along with up-to-date factory certifications.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Perform factory-authorized maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on Harley-Davidson motorcycles and related products
  • Troubleshoot and repair engines, electrical systems, suspensions, transmissions, and drivetrains in accordance with H-D factory standards
  • Complete performance tuning, custom upgrades, and accessory installations with expert-level precision
  • Conduct pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) to ensure motorcycles meet Harley-Davidson factory specifications and safety requirements
  • Execute warranty, recall, and customer-pay repairs per Harley-Davidson guidelines, ensuring proper documentation and quality standards
  • Accurately document all work performed using the dealership’s repair order system
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant work environment
  • Collaborate effectively with service advisors and the parts department to ensure timely and efficient job completion
  • Stay current with Harley-Davidson factory training, technical bulletins, and new model releases
  • Graduate of MMI (Motorcycle Mechanics Institute), UTI motorcycle program, or equivalent formal motorcycle technician training
  • Professional experience as a motorcycle technician; Harley-Davidson experience strongly preferred
  • Ability to perform diagnostics and repairs independently in accordance with Harley-Davidson standards
  • Valid motorcycle endorsement on driver’s license
  • Must pass pre-employment background check, MVR, and drug screening
  • Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current Harley-Davidson factory certifications (e.g., Bronze, Silver, or higher)
  • Experience with performance upgrades, Dyno tuning, and custom builds
  • Familiarity with dealership service systems and electronic repair order software

Compensation: Flat Rate (Paid per Flagged Hour)

  • Annual compensation ranges from $75,000 to $125,000+
    • Depending on experience, certifications, and flag hours
  • Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified technicians
  • Flat rate bonus paid annually based on hours turned and tenure*

Schedule:

  • Tuesday - Saturday work schedule
  • Sundays & Mondays off

Perks & Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • $0 Monthly Premium for Technicians**
    • Reduced Rates for Dependent Coverage**
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off, Increases with Tenure
  • Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas
  • Employee Pricing on Vehicles, Parts & Service
  • Free & Discounted Gym Memberships
  • Travel Discounts on Hotels, Flights & Rentals
  • OEM Certification & Paid Manufacturer Training Opportunities
  • Career Growth within a Fortune 500 Company

*Tenure bonus eligibility begins after 6 months. **Coverage begins at hire; premium-free medical starts after 1 year of service.

 All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines

Black Hills Harley-Davidson® is a full-service Harley-Davidson® dealership and is home to the largest selection of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, parts, accessories, and MotorClothes® apparel in the MIDWEST! Our inviting store is nestled just west of Rapid City - in the heart of the Black Hills of South Dakota. We're known nationwide for being a premier dealership with Certified Harley-Davidson® Technicians, friendly parts staff, helpful motorclothes associates and a knowledgeable Motorcycle Sales Team that can help you with the purchase of your new Harley-Davidson® or with one of our hundreds of pre-owned motorcycles available. Each year Black Hills Harley-Davidson® plays host to over 100 of the industry's best brands and companies who showcase their products on our 40-acre layout during the world-famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally which we call “The Rally at Exit 55”.

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