Automotive Service Technician

Who We Are

At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.

Competitive pay. Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US). Immediately vested 401(k) (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match. Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization.

You will be involved in diagnosis, repairs, inspections, and maintenance of customer or company vehicles.

• Flexibility in schedule, including Saturday shifts.
• Complete general repair services by conducting mechanical inspections and repairs including brake jobs, exhaust system jobs, front end alignments, ball joints, air conditioning, maintenance of auction vehicles, and external referrals for transmission work.
• Deliver general maintenance services such as oil and fluid changes, tire changes, general vehicle check‑overs, and ensure all safety procedures are followed.
• Conduct frame inspections of vehicle undercarriages to confirm no cracks, bends or other damage.
• Complete pre and post‑sale inspections, including test drives.
• Conduct motor vehicle safety inspections—body, frame, and damage checks, transmission, differential, and overall powertrain checks—completing the required safety checklist.
• Perform general shop maintenance, pull vehicles into the shop, and test‑drive vehicles to diagnose repairs required.
• Assistance with sourcing parts and providing quotes to customers.
• Assist with completing work orders, including parts and labor entries.

• Certification as an Automotive Service Technician (310S in Ontario) required.
• Experience in repair and service of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems on a variety of vehicles.
• Valid Class5 Driver's License.
• Basic computer skills and ability to utilize a smartphone.

• Registered Apprentice (3rd or 4th year) preferred.
• License to complete Motor Vehicle Inspections (MVI).
• Proven ability as a team player.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills with a positive and professional attitude.
• Motivated self‑starter able to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Dependable, detail‑oriented, careful, organized, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Hourly: $24.00–$30.00 (depending on experience, skill set, qualifications, and other relevant factors).

OPENLANE is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.