Automotive Service Technician

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Skills and Abilities

Work site environment
- Dusty
- Dirty
- Hot
- Noisy
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
- Garage
Tasks
- Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- 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
- 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
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Test and adjust units to specifications
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Provide customer service
Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesﾠ
- Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
- Tire, wheel and rim mechanic
- Motor Vehicle Repairer (Service Station Mechanic) Trade Certification
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Area of specialization
- Engine repair
- Diagnostics
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Brake system
- Ignition and electrical system
- Automatic transmission
- Standard transmission
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- 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
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Shift
- Flexible hours
Employment terms options
- Day
- Weekend
- Overtime required
Green job
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)