Apprentice Technician

Budds' BMW; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned business that values its employees and offers a positive work environment. As an Automotive Service Apprentice Technician, you will gain hands-on experience in a busy service department at one of Canada's top Mazda dealers. With paid factory and in-house training, you will develop essential skills while working on various automotive systems. Enjoy competitive wages, a pension plan, and the opportunity to grow within a long-term, established dealership. If you are detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Company pension plan with employer RRSP match

Extended health benefits

Paid training

Positive work environment

Family-owned business

Mazda factory training

In-house training

Qualifications

• Must be a registered 3rd or 4th year apprentice with a valid Ontario driver's license.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs and services as per assigned repair orders using specialized tools.
• Road test vehicles and provide service recommendations to advisors.

Skills

Detail oriented

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Registered 3rd/4th year apprentice

Valid Ontario Driver's License

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Automotive repair equipment

Job description

Automotive Service Apprentice Technician

Kieswetter Mazda is looking to add to our growing service department. As southwest Ontario's largest Mazda dealer, our shop is always busy. Join our team as our newest Apprentice.

What We Offer:

• One of the top performing and established Mazda dealers in Canada
• Company pension plan with employer RRSP match
• Extended health benefits
• Competitive wages with paid time for training
• Long-term service manager
• Family-owned business with positive work environment
• Mazda factory and in-house training provided - TRAINING IS PAID!

Qualifications:

• Registered 3rd/4th year apprentice
• Must hold a valid Ontario Driver's License
• Detail oriented, and problem-solving skills
• Punctual and reliable
• Strong communication skills and computer literacy

Responsibilities:

• Complete repairs and services as per assigned repair orders, using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment
• Road test motor vehicles and test automotive systems using diagnostic tools
• Review work orders and discuss worth with service advisors
• Provide repair and servicing recommendations to service advisors and discuss parts availability with parts department
• Utilize computer to punch on and off jobs and document repair progress and diagnoses
• Stay up-to-date on factory training, recall notices, service actions and other manufacturer requirements

Wages and Hours:

• Flat rate hourly pay, negotiable based on experience
• Monday to Thursday, 8am - 5:30pm
• Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
• Saturday shifts during spring / fall tire season (4-8 per year)

If you want to be part of a long-term, experienced, top performing dealership, please consider joining the Kieswetter Mazda Service team!