Apprentice Technician

Carleton Place Ford; Carleton Place; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive dealership is seeking an Apprentice Service Technician in Carleton Place. This role involves working alongside the service team, learning essential skills while completing assigned tasks. Candidates should be motivated to learn and will receive guidance from experienced technicians. Full-time position with a competitive pay range of $18.00-$22.00 per hour, alongside benefits like dental care and life insurance.

Benefits

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Store discount

Qualifications

• No experience required, but experience is preferred.
• Must possess the tools required to perform repairs and services.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the service team to learn and execute assignments.
• Maintain cleanliness of the customer's vehicle.
• Complete service and repair assignments correctly.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Active listening

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Carleton Place Ford is looking for an Apprentice Service Technician!

Our Apprentices are responsible for working closely with the rest of the service team to learn and execute activities as assigned by the Shop Foreman or other Service Technicians. Apprentices should be motivated to learn and be open to feedback.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Achieving High Standards
• Promotes dealership by presenting a professional image, positive attitude, and clean work area.
• Road tests vehicles to ensure repairs are completed properly.
• Suggests additional work needed to the Service Advisor so the customer can be notified.
• Completes service and repair assignments correctly, passing quality inspections or test drives.
• Collects all necessary information before requesting parts (e.g., model year).
• Maintains sufficient personally-owned tools; keeps tools in good working order.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities :

• Maintains cleanliness of the customer's vehicle.
• Works effectively with others.
• Actively listens to concerns and responds to others’ needs.
• Provides clear records of service completed for both customer and dealership use.
• Has an approachable style; fosters open communication through active listening.
• Assists Service Advisors in explaining completed repairs to customers, if necessary.
• Assists other technicians when needed.
• Maintains composure when faced with multiple demands.
• Completes repair orders within the specified time frame and alerts appropriate personnel if delayed.
• Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning, and repairs on dealership tools and equipment; ensures the facility is clean and organized at all times.
• Follows all hazardous waste and safety regulations and company policies.
• Properly disposes of used parts and returns unused parts to the parts counterperson.
• Follows safety rules and regulations.
• Returns special tools and reference materials to their designated locations.

Experience

• No experience required, but experience is preferred. Pay will reflect candidates' experience and competencies.
• Tools required to perform repairs and services.

Physical requirements and Working Conditions

• Moving about the dealership to complete auto service and repair.
• Using hand and/or power tools and equipment consistent with industry standards.

Working Hours and Compensation

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Note : Break and lunch periods will be scheduled by supervisor based on work flow.

Job Types : Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay : $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location : In person

We thank all applicants in advance, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest!

Heighton Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, and Indigenous status. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with applicable legislation. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.