Used Vehicle Technician / Mechanic

Kendall Ford Inc; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top flat rate/hourly pay

Relocation packages

Career path development opportunities

Competitive paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan with Fidelity

Job summary

Kendall Ford Inc in Bend, Oregon is seeking an experienced Used Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to join our fast-paced service team. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair a variety of vehicles, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have dealership experience and must be able to operate various vehicle types. Comprehensive benefits include competitive pay, relocation packages, medical insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience at a dealership or large independent shop.
• Ability to operate a wide variety of vehicles both automatic and manual transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and identify work needed on various vehicles.
• Perform adjustments and calibrations on vehicles.
• Document all work and hours per manufacturer and Kendall policies.

Skills

Mechanical or tech experience

Ability to operate various vehicles

Valid driver license

Job description

Description

Kendall Auto Group is one of the largest family owned and operated dealers in the Pacific Northwest and premier employer in Central Oregon. We are looking for a Used Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to join our service team. At Kendall Ford Bend, our Service Department is a fast-paced environment serving clients throughout the community.

Some advantages to working with Kendall Ford are:

• Top flat rate/hourly pay in the area
• Relocation packages
• Career path development opportunities
• Competitive paid time off
• 3 weeks of PTO granted to Senior Master Certified Technicians beginning on day 1
• Annual seniority bonus
• Christmas bonuses based on flagged hours
• Monthly bonuses in addition to flagged hours
• 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

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.

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Requirements

This is not an entry level position. Candidates must have mechanical or tech experience at a dealership or large independent shop. 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.