Automotive Service Technician

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• In shop

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• 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
• 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
• Test and adjust units to specifications
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
• Provide customer service
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Perform other routine maintenance
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Service attachments and working tools
• Order parts and maintain inventory
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• Welding experience
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Types of systems

• Air conditioning system

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
• Welding
• Machining
• Imported vehicles
• Front end components
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
• Fuel injection system
• Engine control system
• Lubrication system
• Cooling system
• Exhaust system

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Power take-offs
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Mechanical transmissions
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Highway vehicle tires and wheels
• Drive trains and final drives
• Differentials

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Sound discrimination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Organized