Used Car Technician / Mechanic

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Kendall Auto Group is one of the largest family owned and operated dealership groups in the Pacific Northwest and premier employer in the Treasure Valley. We are currently seeking a Used Car Technician/Mechanic to join our Reconditioning Service team at our Kendall Ford Commercial Service Center of Meridian.


Our Service Department is a fast-paced, high-volume environment that supports all Kendall dealerships throughout the valley. This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy consistent work, a strong team atmosphere, and opportunities to grow their automotive career.


We value our technicians and offer a competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Top pay in the area
• Career path development opportunities
• Competitive paid time off and paid personal leave
• Annual seniority bonus
• Christmas bonus plan based on flagged hours (Optional)
• Shop Manager on-site for assistance
• Fair dispatching/team work environment
• Large inventory of vehicles
• Experienced and loyal service advisors
• Clean/Safe shop with the equipment you need to get the job done
• Discounts on parts, service and vehicle purchases for your immediate family
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid Life insurance
• 401(k) plan w/ 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.

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 mechanical or tech experience at a dealership or large independent shop. ASE certifications are a plus but not required. 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.