Automotive service technician

Overview Languages

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

• Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
• Discuss work with supervisor
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Inspect motor in operation
• Road test motor vehicles
• Test automotive systems and components
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components
• Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Test and adjust units to specifications
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Provide customer service

• Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification

• Engine repair
• 4-wheel drive
• Electrical and electronic system
• Diesel engines
• Diagnostics
• Alignment, steering and suspension
• Brake system
• Hydraulic system
• Fuel and emission system
• Ignition and electrical system
• Automatic transmission
• Standard transmission
• Engine repair and overhaul
• Drive train components
• Auto body repair
• Collision repair
• Frame straightening
• Fibreglass repair
• Auto body painting
• Welding
• Imported vehicles
• Front end components
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

• Valid driver's licence

• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods

• Steel-toed safety boots

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Other benefits

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities