Apprentice Technician

Kendall Ford Inc; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top hourly wages

Career path development

Paid time off

Seniority bonus

On-site shop manager

Teamwork environment

Loyal customer base

Experienced service advisors

Safe shop environment

Discounts on parts and services

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Kendall Mercedes & Sprinter of Bend is seeking an Apprentice Technician to join our team. This training position is designed to grow you into a skilled automotive technician with hands-on instruction and paid training.

Duties include maintenance, inspections, fluid work, and basic repairs on a variety of vehicles in a shop environment. Strong safety and teamwork are valued, with clear pathways for advancement within Kendall Auto Group.

Qualifications

• Basic lube tech training or tech schooling preferred.
• Ability to operate a wide variety of vehicles automatic and manual transmissions.
• A valid driver license and good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and inspections.
• Replenish and fill vehicle fluids.
• Document work and hours per policy.
• Test drive vehicles to verify repairs.
• Assist with tire replacements, balances, and rotations.

Skills

Learn quickly

Operate vehicles

Valid driver's license

Tools

Shop equipment

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.