Toyota Apprentice Technician

Kendall Ford Inc; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top flat rate and hourly pay

Relocation packages

Career path development opportunities

Competitive paid time off

Annual seniority bonus

Christmas bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan with Fidelity

Discounts on parts and service

Job summary

Kendall Ford Inc is seeking Apprentice Technicians to join their team in Bend, Oregon. In this training position, you will learn to operate various vehicles and perform maintenance tasks under guidance.

The role involves inspecting vehicles, documenting repairs, and adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have basic mechanical skills, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to learn. The company offers competitive pay and numerous benefits including medical and dental insurance, relocation packages, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate both automatic and manual vehicles.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record are required.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle inspections and document work.
• Fill vehicle fluids and perform basic repairs.
• Test drive vehicles to ensure repairs are completed.
• Comply with safety and company policies.

Skills

Basic mechanical repairs

Operating shop equipment

Valid driver's license

Education

Basic lube tech training or tech schooling

Tools

Mechanic's hand and power tools

Job description

Kendall Toyota of Bend is looking for Apprentice Technicians to join the team.

Some advantages to working with Kendall Toyota of Bend are:

• Top flat rate and hourly pay
• Relocation packages
• Career path development opportunities
• Competitive paid time off
• Annual seniority bonus
• Christmas bonuses based on flagged hours
• Monthly bonuses in addition to flagged hours
• Shop Manager and Shop Foreman 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.

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.

Requirements

Basic lube tech training or tech schooling preferred. You must have the ability to operate a wide variety of vehicles both automatic and manual transmissions. A valid driver license and good driving record are required.