automotive service technician

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week
• Education :
• Expérience :

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Dirty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Garage
• Workshop

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
• 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
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Provide customer service
• Detect and repair mechanical and electrical problems

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
• Tire, wheel and rim mechanic
• Automotive Service Technician (Fuel and Electrical Systems) Trade Certification
• Automotive Service Technician (Steering, Suspension and Brakes) Trade Certification
• HVAC Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate

Specialization or experience

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Engine repair
• 4-wheel drive
• Electrical and electronic system
• Diesel engines
• Diagnostics
• Alignment, steering and suspension
• Brake system
• Hydraulic system
• Fuel and emission system
• Ignition and electrical system
• Automatic transmission
• Standard transmission
• Engine repair and overhaul
• Drive train components
• Plastics repair
• Welding
• Machining
• Imported vehicles
• Front end components
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week
20 days ago