automotive service technician

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

• Dusty.
• Outdoors.
• Dirty.
• Hot.
• Noisy.

Work setting:

• Garage.
• Workshop.

Tasks:

• Discuss work with supervisor.
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
• Inspect 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.
• Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs .
• 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.
• Automotive Service Technician (Fuel and Electrical Systems) Trade Certification.
• Motor Vehicle Repairer (Service Station Mechanic) Trade Certification.
• Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification.
• Motor Vehicle Inspector Certificate.
• Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate.

Area of specialization:

• Diagnostics.
• Alignment, steering and suspension.
• Brake system.
• Ignition and electrical system.
• Drive train components.
• 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.
• Valid driver's licence.

Own tools/equipment:

• Tools.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Punctuality.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long term benefits:

• Long-term care insurance.
• Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Parking available.
• Travel insurance.
• Wellness program.