Licensed Automotive Technician

Location: Halifax Bedford Basin

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Job summary
The Licensed Automotive Technician works in a fast-paced auto service environment, providing superior expertise to customers and the automotive team in automotive systems, diagnostics and repairs.

Benefits

An amazingly friendly team

Continued career opportunities

Profit sharing (conditions apply)

Employee discount

Diverse, inclusive and safe working environment

Work-life balance

Flexible work hours

Ongoing training and learning

Scholarship opportunities

Group benefit plan (conditions apply)

On-site parking

Public transportation nearby

Working for an employer that’s involved in the community

Working for a locally owned business

And much more

Responsibilities

Greet, assist in explaining procedures and repairs and any additional required maintenance work, and thank customers in a friendly manner.

Perform accurate and complete vehicle inspections, diagnostics, estimates and repairs.

Complete and review repair orders and vehicle inspection reports with Service Advisors.

Communicate with Service Manager/Service Advisors/Installer and Back Parts Window Associate.

Provide accurate estimates and written vehicle reports.

Ensure that an unsafe vehicle is reported to management and vehicle owner.

Remain current with up-to-date knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of most vehicles.

Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Requirements / Skills

Valid mechanic’s licence and driver’s licence for province of employment.

Ability to handle physical demands including standing/walking for 8 hours while frequently lifting and carrying items, twisting, turning and reaching.

Ability to work shifts (days, evenings, week-ends and holidays).

Approachable.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to find solutions to problems, adapt and cope with challenging situations and make decisions.

Knowledge of current automobile technology.

Ability to work effectively with computerized systems.

Results-oriented.

Effective communication skills and ability to give precise instructions.

Experience in a similar role, in a Canadian Tire Automotive Service Centre, is considered an asset.

Good working knowledge of COSTAR is considered an asset.

Vacancy Type:
New

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