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Toyota Apprentice Technician

3/4/2026

The Apprentice Technician position involves performing routine maintenance on vehicles, including inspecting and replenishing fluids, and conducting thorough vehicle inspections. Duties also include documenting work, test driving to confirm repairs, making recommendations for further work, and completing basic repairs like tire services.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Kendall Automotive Group is proud to represent 23 automakers at 45 dealerships across five states in the Northwest. We have been family-owned for 85 years and give back to our communities through our Kendall Cares Program. We represent many of your favorite manufacturers, including Audi, Acura, Ford, Chevrolet, Cadillac, BMW, Kia, Honda, Hyundai, INFINITI, Lexus, Nissan, Subaru, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and many more! We sell new and used cars for you to find your dream car, and all qualifying pre-owned cars include Kendall Auto Protection, which provides benefits and a multi-point inspection. With our one-stop shopping, secure an auto loan with our Finance Center. We also offer car repair and parts at our Service Center. Stop by one of our dealerships in Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Washington, or Montana today!
About the Role

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.


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

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.

Key Skills
Safe Operation of Shop EquipmentBasic Mechanical RepairsVehicle MaintenanceVehicle Fluid InspectionVehicle InspectionsWork DocumentationTest DrivingTire ReplacementsTire BalancesTire RotationsTool UsageLiftingPushingPullingCrouchingSquatting
Categories
TradesTransportationManufacturing
Benefits
Top flat rate and hourly payRelocation packagesCareer path development opportunitiesCompetitive paid time offAnnual seniority bonusChristmas bonusesMonthly bonusesDiscounts on parts, service and vehicle purchasesMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid Life insurance401(k) plan with FidelityAccident and Illness supplemental plans
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