Automotive Line Technician / Mechanic

Kendall Ford Inc; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid Life insurance

401(k) plan with Fidelity

Accident and Illness supplemental plan

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation assistance

Bonus program

Paid time off

Job summary

Kendall Ford Lincoln of Anchorage is seeking Experienced Automotive Line Technicians. Join a busy shop that invests in its technicians, with strong workload stability and a substantial bonus program. We offer a large customer base, on-site management support, and comprehensive benefits.

Expect competitive pay, a path for career growth, paid time off, insurance options, and a generous sign-on/relocation package depending on Ford certifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of automotive technician or mechanical experience in a dealership or high-volume shop.
• Ford experience strongly preferred.
• ASE certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, diagnosing, and identifying work needed on various vehicles.
• Performing adjustments, calibrations, replenishing fluids, and replacing parts.
• Road testing all vehicles to ensure quality and issue resolution.

Education

ASE certifications preferred

Ford certifications preferred

Job description

Experienced Automotive Line Technicians Wanted — Join the Team at Kendall Ford Lincoln of Anchorage!

Looking for a shop that stays busy, invests in its technicians, and offers real career growth? Kendall Ford Lincoln of Anchorage is expanding and looking for motivated technicians to join our team.

Some advantages of working with Kendall Ford Lincoln of Anchorage include:

• Competitive flat rate pay with high earning potential
• Large customer base with strong workload stability
• Substantial bonus program
• Career path development opportunities
• Competitive paid time off and paid sick leave
• Shop Manager on-site for assistance
• Fair dispatching and teamwork environment
• 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 with Fidelity
• Accident and Illness supplemental plans

Up to $20,000 in sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance available based on Ford certifications, dealership experience, and qualifications.

All Bonus and Relocation is forgiven after one year of employment. Talk to the Service Director for details.

Why work and be part of a great team at Kendall Ford Lincoln of Anchorage?

1. Top pay based on experience and certifications.
2. Don’t worry, you get Guarantee Pay. Talk to the Service Director for details.
3. No weekend requirements, Saturday and Sunday off.
4. Brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art facility opening soon
5. Work with other top professionals that help you to get your work completed.

Job duties will include inspecting, diagnosing, and identifying work that needs to be completed on various vehicles. Performing adjustments and calibrations, replenishing fluids, disassembling and reassembling vehicle components, and repairing or replacing parts. Using independent judgment needed to make decisions, documenting all work and hours per manufacturer and Kendall policies, and road testing all vehicles to ensure quality of work and issues resolution.

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.

Join Kendall Auto Group and START SOMETHING GREAT! We are a family-owned and operated company with auto dealerships in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Washington. Kendall has been selling and servicing vehicles since 1937.

Our mission at Kendall is simple:

To deliver an unrivaled customer experience. Through our highly motivated, knowledgeable and caring team of professionals, we pledge to listen to and respect your needs. Doing the right thing means more than selling and servicing vehicles. Our progressive attitude means being exceptional stewards of the communities we operate in. It means going above and beyond every day for the people who mean so much to us – our employees and customers.

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

This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have 3–5 years of previous automotive technician or mechanical experience in a dealership or high-volume independent shop environment. Ford experience is strongly preferred. ASE certifications are a plus. Applicants must be able to operate a wide variety of vehicles, including both automatic and manual transmissions. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.