Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Registered Apprenticeship certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
Work setting
- In shop
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
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 and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
- Estimate parts and labour costs
- 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
- Coach and instruct apprentices
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
- Provide customer service
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate
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
- Ignition and electrical system
- Standard transmission
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Drive train components
- Front end components
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer