Automotive service technician

Education:

Registered Apprenticeship certificate. or equivalent experience.

Tasks:

• 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.
• 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.
• Automotive Service Technician (Steering, Suspension and Brakes) Trade Certification.

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

Security and safety:

Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Attention to detail.

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?.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• On-site amenities.
• Other benefits.
• Parking available.