Accessories Sales & Installation Technician (HYBRID)

Kendall Auto Group; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career path development

Paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Kendall Auto Group in Anchorage seeks a Tire/Parts salesperson and Technician for a hybrid role in our Kendall/KD Tire Reconditioning team. You will assist with parts and service, install accessories and tires, and support our internal dealer network with reconditioned inventory.

Ideal candidates have one year of technician or accessory installer experience or a technical school diploma, and hold a valid driver's license with a good driving record. This is not an entry-level role.

Qualifications

• One-year experience as technician, accessory installer or graduate of technical school preferred.
• A valid driver license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Install various car and truck accessories and tires (suspension lifts, running boards, bumpers/winches, etc.).
• Sell parts to customers and vendors via phone, internet and in person; maintain inventory records; create invoices and process orders/returns.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Technical or trade school diploma

Job description

Description

Kendall Auto Group is one of the largest family owned and operated dealers in the Pacific Northwest and premier employer in Anchorage. We are looking for a Tire/Parts salesperson and Technician to join our Kendall/KD Tire Reconditioning team. At the Kendall Reconditioning facility, our parts and service department assist throughout our internal dealer network by providing a steady stream of inspected, reconditioned and lot ready inventory for our sales teams.

Some of the benefits of working at Kendall are:

• Competitive pay depending on experience
• Career Path Development opportunities
• Fair dispatching/team work environment
• Competitive paid time off
• Large loyal customer base
• Experienced and loyal accessories team
• Clean/Safe shop with the equipment you need to get the job done
• Discounts on parts, service and vehicle purchases for you and your immediate family
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan w/ Fidelity
• Accident and Illness supplemental plans

This is a hybrid position working in both our parts department and service department.
(ACCESSORIES/TIRE INSTALL) Job duties include installing various car and truck accessories & tires such as suspension lift kits, running boards, bumpers/winches, tire change over, exhaust systems, roof racks, Tonneau covers and custom wheels. This is not an entry level position. One-year experience as technician, accessory installer or graduate of technical school is preferred.

(PARTSPERSON) Job duties will include selling parts to customers and vendors via phone, internet, and in person, maintaining inventory records, assisting customers with parts needs and obtaining parts information, creating invoices, processing orders, and returns. You will be working with customers, the ability to communicate effectively, make recommendations, and prioritize items in order of importance is required. We are looking for candidates that have mechanical ability, take pride in the quality of work they produce, are detail oriented, can follow specific directions relating to installation, have good diagnostic skills, are honest, enthusiastic about work, does the right thing and holds themselves and team members accountable.
A valid driver license and good driving record are required.

Work is performed indoors in a shop environment, tool usage includes mechanic's hand and power tools that produce significant vibration and force, standing and walking will be required for entire work shift in order to complete job duties. Pushing, pulling, crouching, squatting, reaching, and kneeling will be required frequently to access all parts of vehicles being worked on. Lifting as well as pushing and pulling weights and forces from 20 to 100 pounds occasionally required. May spend most of work shift working with PCs and video display screens. Use telephone frequently.

Our employees are members of the Kendall family, who share our same goals and passions. Ideal candidates are confident, driven people who are excited to grow and succeed with one of the most successful automotive dealerships in the Pacific Northwest. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we would like to meet you and start something great!

Requirements

You must have ability to operate a wide variety of vehicles both automatic and manual transmissions. A valid driver license and good driving record are required.