Automotive Line Technician / Mechanic

Kendall-Auto-Group; Soldotna (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

PTO and paid sick leave

Bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Discounts on parts, service andvehicle

Family-owned culture

Job summary

Kendall Auto Group in Soldotna, Alaska, is seeking an Experienced Automotive Line Technician/Mechanic to join Kendall Ford of the Kenai Peninsula. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles, perform adjustments, calibrations, and road tests to ensure quality of work and issue resolution.

The position offers top flat rate pay in the area ($25.00-$65.00 per hour), relocation packages, PTO, insurance, a 401(k), bonuses, and a family-owned culture with strong support and a loyal customer base.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of mechanical or tech experience in a dealership or large independent shop.
• ASE certifications are preferred.
• Must be able to operate vehicles with both automatic and manual transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and identify work needed on various vehicles.
• Perform adjustments and calibrations, replenish fluids.
• Disassemble and reassemble components, and repair or replace parts.
• Road test all vehicles to ensure quality of work and issue resolution.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Vehicle diagnostics

Education

ASE certifications preferred

Job description

Description

We are hiring Experienced Automotive Line Technician/Mechanics.

Some advantages to working with Kendall Ford of the Kenai Peninsula:

• Top flat rate pay in the area ranging from $25.00-$65.00 per flat rate hour depending on experience, certifications, etc.
• Relocation packages
• Career path development opportunities
• Competitive paid time off and paid sick leave
• 3 weeks of PTO granted to Senior Master Certified Technicians beginning on day 1
• Christmas bonuses based on flagged hours
• Monthly bonuses in addition to flagged hours
• Service 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

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 REAT! 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 a minimum of two years of previous mechanical or tech experience at a dealership or large independent shop. ASE certifications are preferred. Must have the ability to operate a wide variety of vehicles for both automatic and manual transmissions. A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.