Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
- Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Dirty
- Noisy
Work setting
- In shop
- Garage
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicles and test automotive systems and components
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
- Diagnose faults and malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components
- Estimate parts and labour costs
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Engine repair
- 4-wheel drive
- Electrical and electronic system
- Diagnostics
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Brake system
- Hydraulic system
- Fuel and emission system
- Automatic transmission
- Standard transmission
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Drive train components
- Collision repair
- Imported vehicles
- Front end components
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Additional information
Security and safety
- 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
- Manual dexterity
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality