Fall 2026

Service Apprentice Technician

Updated on 9/11/2026

Ken Garff Auto Group

Ken Garff Auto Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Multi-location auto dealer focused on transparency

No salary listed

Salt Lake City, UT, USA

In Person

Category
Automotive Service & Repair (1)

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Requirements
  • Candidates must have general mechanical skills.
  • Candidates must have excellent manual dexterity, patience, creativity, and attention to detail.
  • Candidates must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
  • Assist other mechanics and automotive technicians with diagnosing malfunctions and performing repairs.
  • Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
  • Save and tag parts when the job is under warranty or when requested by the customer.
  • Assist with examining vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is required.
  • Assist in documenting work performed.
  • Attend factory-sponsored training classes to advance toward becoming a main-line automotive technician.
  • Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
  • Keep customers' cars clean.
  • Keep the shop area neat and clean and account for all dealership-owned tools.
  • Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations governing the disposal of hazardous waste.
  • Assist in road-testing vehicles to quality-check completed work.
  • Master the Reynolds Dealer Management System for timekeeping, work distribution, electronic inspections, repair quotes, and communication.
  • Maintain accountability for dealership-owned tools and superior cleanliness throughout the workspace and customer vehicles.
Desired Qualifications
  • One to two years of general maintenance or mechanic experience is desired.
  • Technical schooling from a mechanic program is preferred.
  • ASE certification and Safety & Emissions certification are preferred.
  • Previous dealership experience is a plus.

Ken Garff Auto Group operates a multi-location network of car dealerships across Utah, Texas, Iowa, Nevada, Michigan, and California. It sells new and used vehicles and provides automotive services, parts, and customer support through its many stores. The company emphasizes a customer experience built around transparency, trust, and attentive service, encapsulated in its brand slogan “We Hear You.” Its approach combines a long-standing commitment to ethical business practices with community involvement, employee benefits, and a focus on making the car-buying process clearer and more respectful than traditional dealerships. The goal is to deliver an unsurpassed customer experience at every interaction while supporting the communities it serves and maintaining strong, people-oriented corporate values.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Salt Lake City, Utah

Founded

1932

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What believers are saying

  • Ken Garff bought Volkswagen SouthTowne on June 8, 2026, adding Utah scale.
  • Brett Hopkins said the company targets broader expansion after Lexus and Volkswagen purchases.
  • Community programs in Colorado and Utah strengthen hiring appeal and local brand trust.

What critics are saying

  • Young Automotive bought Ken Garff Nissan Riverdale on June 16, 2026, shrinking Utah presence.
  • The Tekion conversion through 2026 risks store disruption, training friction, and delayed closings.
  • Captive finance concentration with Arivo exposes earnings to nonprime credit deterioration.

What makes Ken Garff Auto Group unique

  • Salt Lake City-rooted group owns 71-plus dealerships across nine states in 2026.
  • Tekion rollout spans all stores by end-2026, standardizing retail operations systemwide.
  • Arivo Acceptance becomes its captive finance arm, tightening sales-to-lending integration.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

Company News

CBT News
Jun 8th, 2026
Ken Garff expands Utah footprint with Volkswagen purchase.

Ken Garff expands Utah footprint with Volkswagen purchase. Ken Garff Automotive Group has acquired Volkswagen SouthTowne in South Jordan, Utah, from Susan Watkins. Announced on June 8, 2026, the transaction marks the group's first acquisition of 2026 and expands its dealership portfolio in its home state. The dealership has been renamed Ken Garff Volkswagen Southtowne. David Ibarra of Live Ready(R) Dealer Exchange Brokering facilitated the transaction. Deal details: Seller: Susan Watkins Buyer: Ken Garff Automotive Group Transaction Date: June 8, 2026 Rebranded Dealerships: * Volkswagen SouthTowne | Ken Garff Volkswagen Southtowne Advisor/Facilitator: Live Ready(R) Dealer Exchange Brokering

North Forty News
Nov 19th, 2025
Ken Garff Automotive Group Provides Thanksgiving Meals to Local Veterans

Ken Garff Automotive Group provides Thanksgiving meals to local veterans. Fort Collins and Greeley sites host drive-through giveaways as part of multi-state community service effort. Ken Garff Automotive Group is partnering with the Northern Colorado Veterans Resource Center and the Community Veteran Project to provide free Thanksgiving meals to veterans and military families during its annual "Drive Out Hunger" events in Greeley and Fort Collins. The effort is part of the company's "We're 'Hear' for You" community-giving initiative, which engages employees in hands-on service projects across nine states. Each vehicle that enters the drive-through will receive a tote bag containing a frozen turkey, sides, dessert, and cooking essentials - support intended to help Northern Colorado veterans enjoy a complete holiday meal. "Drive Out Hunger is our way of giving back to those who have given so much," said Brett Hopkins, CEO of Ken Garff Automotive Group. "We're proud to expand this event across all nine states where we do business, allowing us to connect with even more veterans and their families." Packing Events - Tuesday, Nov. 18 - 2 p.m. Ken Garff Ford Greeley, 4901 29th St., Greeley - Thursday, Nov. 20 - 11 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 2 p.m. Ken Garff Ford Fort Collins, 4809 S. College Ave. Distribution Events - Thursday, Nov. 20 - 3 - 6 p.m. Ken Garff Ford Greeley, 4901 29th St., Greeley - Friday, Nov. 21 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ken Garff Ford Fort Collins, 4809 S. College Ave. Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. A Military ID, VA Medical Card, or Veterans Identification Card is required. Find more Northern Colorado community stories at https://northfortynews.com.

Coverager
Aug 5th, 2024
AutoComplete secures funding from investors

AutoComplete, a company helping car dealerships offer insurance, has closed a SAFE-structured financing round with participation from Bain Ventures, FM Capital, Presidio, and several strategic dealership group investors including AutoNation Inc., Butler Automotive Group, and others. Founded in 2021 and led by Ahmed Khaishgi, AutoComplete aims to expand its auto insurance platform with this new backing.