Automotive Line Technician / Mechanic

Kendall Auto Group•Anchorage, AK

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Automotive Line Technicians / Mechanics needed. 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

Minimum of two years previous mechanical or tech experience at a dealership or large independent shop.
Ability to operate a wide variety of vehicles both automatic and manual transmissions.
A valid driver license and good driving record are required.

Nice To Haves

ASE certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspecting, diagnosing, and identifying work that needs to be completed on various vehicles.
Performing adjustments and calibrations.
Replenishing fluids.
Disassembling and reassembling vehicle components.
Repairing or replacing parts.
Using independent judgment to make decisions.
Documenting all work and hours per manufacturer and Kendall policies.
Road testing all vehicles to ensure quality of work and issues resolution.

Benefits

Work-life balance
Signing bonus (up to $20,000 for Senior Master Ford Diesel Tech, up to $15,000 for Senior Master Transmission Tech, up to $12,000 for Ford certs or ASE master, up to $10,000 for Diesel and/or engine, transmission with certifications, up to $7500 for all others with dealership experience)
Relocation assistance may be available
Top pay based on experience and certifications
Guarantee Pay
Weekends Off
New building and service department on the way soon
Work with other top professionals
5-day 8-hour shifts, or 4-day 10-hours shifts each week
2 months consecutively off and possibly 3 months off (with earned PTO and PSL)
Up to 3 weeks PTO
5 days of Paid Sick Leave