automotive mechanic

Education:

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

Work setting:

Garage.

Tasks:

• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
• Review work orders .
• Test automotive systems and components.
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems.
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems.
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components.
• Perform scheduled maintenance service.
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification.

Area of specialization:

• 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.
• Standard transmission.
• Engine repair and overhaul.
• Drive train components.
• Imported vehicles.
• Front end components.
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Drive manual transmission vehicle.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Own tools/equipment:

• Tools.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for youths:

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

Support for Indigenous people:

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

Supports for visible minorities:

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