Kendall Reconditioning Center Used Vehicle Technician

Kendall Dealership Holdings•Eugene, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Kendall Reconditioning Center in Eugene is seeking an experienced, goal-oriented, driven, and energetic technician for its centralized reconditioning facility. The center inspects and repairs used inventory to help provide safe, reliable, high-quality pre-owned vehicles. Kendall describes its work environment as positive, efficient, and enjoyable, with teamwork and integrity as core principles. The technician inspects and repairs a variety of used vehicles, diagnoses issues, performs adjustments and calibrations, replenishes fluids, disassembles and reassembles components, and repairs or replaces parts. The role requires independent judgment, documentation of work and hours in accordance with manufacturer and Kendall policies, and road-testing vehicles to verify work quality and resolve issues. Work takes place indoors in a temperature-controlled shop. The work involves mechanic’s hand and power tools, standing and walking throughout the shift, frequent crouching, squatting, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling, and occasional lifting or pushing and pulling of 20 to 100 pounds.

Requirements

Mechanical or technician experience at a dealership or large independent shop; this is not an entry-level position.
Ability to operate a wide variety of vehicles with both automatic and manual transmissions.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

ASE certifications are a plus but are not required.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, and identify work needed on various vehicles.
Perform adjustments and calibrations and replenish fluids.
Disassemble and reassemble vehicle components; repair or replace parts.
Use independent judgment to make decisions about repairs and work needed.
Document work and hours according to manufacturer and Kendall policies.
Road-test vehicles to ensure quality of work and resolve issues.

Benefits

Relocation packages.
Career path development opportunities.
Competitive paid time off; Senior Master Certified Technicians receive three weeks of PTO beginning on day one.
Annual seniority bonus.
Christmas bonuses based on flagged hours.
Shop Manager on-site for assistance.
Fair dispatching and a teamwork environment.
Large, loyal customer base and experienced, loyal service advisors.
Clean and safe shop with equipment needed to do the job.
Discounts on parts, service, and vehicle purchases for employees and their immediate family.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid life insurance.
401(k) plan with Fidelity.
Accident and illness supplemental plans.