automotive service technician

Tasks

• 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
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification

Area of specialization

• Engine repair
• Electrical and electronic system
• Diagnostics
• Alignment, steering and suspension
• Brake system
• Fuel and emission system
• Ignition and electrical system
• Automatic transmission
• Standard transmission
• Drive train components
• Front end components
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth