automotive service technician

Tasks

• Discuss work with supervisor
• 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
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements

Area of specialization

• Engine repair
• Electrical and electronic system
• Diesel engines
• Alignment, steering and suspension
• Brake system
• Fuel and emission system
• Ignition and electrical system
• Automatic transmission
• Standard transmission
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Goal-oriented

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Parking available

Support for persons with disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers