automotive service technician - steering, suspension and brakes

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• 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.
• 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.
• Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs .
• Perform scheduled maintenance service.
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements.
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Manual dexterity.

Personal suitability:

Judgement.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Veterans:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans .

Support for Indigenous people:

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.