automotive service technician
Education:
Registered Apprenticeship certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
- Dusty.
- Dirty.
- Noisy.
Work setting:
Garage.
Tasks:
- Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
- Review work orders .
- Road test motor vehicles .
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems.
- 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.
- Provide customer service.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification.
- Truck-Trailer Repairer Red Seal Endorsement.
- Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate.
Area of specialization:
- Engine repair.
- 4-wheel drive.
- Electrical and electronic system.
- Diesel engines.
- Diagnostics.
- Alignment, steering and suspension.
- Brake system.
- Fuel and emission system.
- Ignition and electrical system.
- Automatic transmission.
- Engine repair and overhaul.
- Drive train components.
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Attention to detail.
- Manual dexterity.
- Standing for extended periods.
Own tools/equipment:
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
Screening questions:
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Bonus.
- Group insurance benefits.
Long term benefits:
- Long-term care insurance.
- Maternity and parental benefits.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- On-site amenities.
- Other benefits.
- Team building opportunities.
- Wellness program.