Licensed Automotive Service Technician (310S)

UP TO $38/hr flat rate · Health and dental · Raises as you certify and perform · A team that has your back

About us:

Bessada Kia is Durham Region's longest-serving Kia dealership: family-owned, based in Pickering, and known for caring about our customers and our staff. We're growing our service team. Here you're not a number on a board. We're about 30 people who work side by side, we invest in your training, and we stand behind our people when it counts. If you want a shop where good work is recognized with rate increases, teamwork is the norm and the people around you want you to succeed, we'd like to meet you.

What you'll do:

• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and repairs including oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid checks.

• Diagnose malfunctions using schematics, scan tools and technical manuals, then repair engine, transmission, brake, steering, suspension, electrical and HVAC system

• Examine vehicles to determine if additional safety or service work is required.

• Keep the service advisor informed of additional repairs, parts and labour, and of any job running longer than promised

• Follow manufacturer repair procedures and guidelines to ensure repairs are performed correctly and efficiently.

• Road test and inspect vehicles before and after service, and flag any additional safety or service work needed

• Maintain accurate records of repairs and services performed, including parts used and labour hours.
• Follow the manufacturer’s warranty policies and procedures and dealership guidelines.

• Follow safety protocols and keep your bay and the shop clean and organized

• Complete warranty and recall work to Kia Canada procedures, with accurate records of repairs, parts used and labour hours

• Maintain a high-efficiency level through good work practices.
• Maintain a polite and helpful attitude.
• Assist in training and mentoring apprentice technicians.
• Ensure warranty add-ons have the Service Manager’s signature on the job.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines when handling tools, equipment, and hazardous materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Foreman/Fixed Operations Manager.

What we're looking for

• 310S licence required
• Proven experience as an automotive technician; dealership experience is an asset
• EV or hybrid experience is an asset
• Strong Aptitude for technical/mechanical repairs.
• Comfortable with manual and automatic transmissions
• Valid Ontario Class G licence with a clean driving record
• Your own tools
• A team player with an upbeat attitude and strong people skills
• Evening and Saturday availability required

Why Work for Bessada Kia

• Inclusive and diverse environment.
• Collaborative and team-oriented atmosphere.
• Pay raises as you reach each Kia certification level, with Kia training (including EV) built into the job and performance-based rate imcreases
• Health and dental benefits
• Technicians who stay: our longest-serving tech has been with us 15 years, and our next longest 7 years
• Support on tough diagnostics: our foreman and service manager work with you, so you're never stuck on a problem alone
• A real team atmosphere: we work together, and we back our people
• A family-owned dealership where you're known by name
• Employee purchase plan and company discounts
• Company events

How to apply

Apply through this job board, or email your resume directly to Misty at View email address on bessada.hr4.ca.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available on request at any stage of the hiring process.