automotive service technician
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma.
Work setting:
Workshop.
Tasks:
- Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit.
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
- Inspect motor in operation.
- Review work orders .
- 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.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications.
- 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.
- Coach and instruct apprentices.
- Provide customer service.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification.
Area of specialization:
Diagnostics. Imported vehicles.
Security and safety:
Criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence. Drive manual transmission vehicle.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Hand-eye co-ordination. Attention to detail. Manual dexterity.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Reliability. Team player.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Green job:
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.
Health benefits:
Disability benefits. Health care plan.
Financial benefits:
Group insurance benefits. Life insurance.
Other benefits:
Other benefits. Team building opportunities.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Does not require Canadian work experience.