Apprentice Technician

Kendall-Auto-Group; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top hourly wages

Career path development opportunities

Competitive paid time off

Annual seniority bonus

Shop Manager on-site for assistance

Fair dispatching and teamwork

Large loyal customer base

Experienced and loyal service advisors

Clean and safe shop with equipment

Discounts on parts, service and car/pk

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid Life insurance

401(k) plan with Fidelity

Accident and Illness supplementalplans

Job summary

Kendall Mercedes & Sprinter of Bend is hiring an Apprentice Technician to join the team. This training position aims to grow you into a skilled Automotive Technician, with hands-on and paid training provided.

You will learn through shop-based instruction, work on a range of vehicles, and progress in a supportive environment with senior staff on-site. A valid license and willingness to learn are required.

Qualifications

• Basic lube tech training or tech schooling is preferred.
• Ability to operate both automatic and manual transmissions.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on vehicles and top up fluids.
• Inspect, replenish and fill vehicle fluids per policy.
• Test drive vehicles to verify completion of repairs.
• Document work and hours per company policies.
• Assist with tire replacements, balances and rotations.

Skills

Driving

Education

Lube tech training or tech schooling

Job description

Description

Kendall Mercedes & Sprinter of Bend is looking to hire an Apprentice Technician to join the team. Our goal is to grow you as a technician. Hands-on training and paid training will be provided.

Some advantages to working with Kendall Mercedes are:

• Top hourly wages
• Career path development opportunities
• Competitive paid time off
• Annual seniority bonus
• Shop Manager on-site for assistance
• Fair dispatching and teamwork environment
• Large loyal customer base
• Experienced and loyal service advisors
• Clean and 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 with Fidelity
• Accident and Illness supplemental plans

An Apprentice Technician is a training position to become an Automotive Technician and associates must be able to safely operate shop equipment, demonstrate the ability to learn and repeat basic mechanical repairs, and comply with Kendall Auto Group, OSHA and EPA policies.

Basic lube tech training or tech schooling preferred. 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.

Duties include but are not limited to performing maintenance on vehicles, inspecting, replenishing and filling vehicle fluids, performing vehicle inspections, documenting work and hours per company policies, test driving vehicles to identify completion of repairs, making recommendations for additional work needed and completing basic repairs such as tire replacements, balances and rotations.

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.

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Requirements

Basic lube tech training or tech schooling preferred. 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.