Apprentice Technician- OpenRoad Honda Burnaby

OpenRoad Auto Group Limited; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenRoad Honda Burnaby is seeking a Service Apprentice to join the Service Department on a full-time basis. You will assist with repair orders, communicate with parts, and help ensure quality work while adhering to dealership and factory standards.

This entry-level position offers training opportunities within a large automotive group that values development, teamwork, and a strong safety culture. The role requires availability on Saturdays and a valid BC driver’s license, with compensation in

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of automotive equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and organized with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders from dispatch and perform work per repair order.
• Coordinate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Inspect vehicles to identify additional safety or service work needed.
• Tag and store parts for warranty or customer requests.
• Inform Service Advisor if extra work is required or if timelines change.
• Communicate progress to dispatcher, especially for rush jobs or customer waits.
• Maintain documentation of work performed and safety practices.
• Road-test vehicles to verify quality of work and report discrepancies.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Diagnostics

Self-motivation

Teamwork

BC Driver's license

Saturday availability

Job description

DRIVING POSSIBILITIES.

Position: Apprentice

Employment Status: Full-Time

Dealership: OpenRoad Honda Burnaby

Department: Service

Compensation: $19 -$22 per hour

We are proud of our forward-thinking culture developed over 40 years of continuous improvement initiatives. OpenRoad is one of the largest and fastest-growing automotive retail groups in the country (representing 23 brands across 44 locations) with a shared vision to become the national automotive leader in customer experience. As one of “Canada’s Best Employers” and “Best Managed Companies”, we are looking for team players who are excited to continually learn, work hard, and take ownership of their role.

Our size doesn't define us, our people do. No one is just a number here, everyone matters, and our culture is the foundation of our success.

If you love the idea of joining an organization with unlimited possibilities to accelerate your career, then apply to OpenRoad and grow with us today!

A Career at OpenRoad Means You’ll Enjoy:

• Opportunity to work with a variety of OEM Brands including Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC, Honda, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, Ram, Rolls-Royce, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen


• Exclusive perks and benefits, including Tool Subsidy Program, Footwear Subsidy Program, a Discounted Vehicle Purchasing Program, RRSP matching, and referral bonuses


• Comprehensive extended health and dental plan (applicable for full-time positions only)

• Strong focus on training, development, and internal promotion opportunities


• Be part of collaborative, friendly, and progressive work culture with an emphasis on transparency, innovation, relationship, and empowerment


• Be part of a culture that celebrates you through employee recognition programs and engagement events

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive repair orders from dispatch tower/Service Advisor and perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.


• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.


• Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.


• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.


• Advise Service Advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.


• Inform dispatcher when job is started, finished, or interrupted. Be particularly attentive to Repair Orders on vehicles marked “RUSH” or “CUSTOMER WAITING”.


• Maintain documentation of work performed.


• Road-test vehicles to quality-check work performed, report any discrepancies to Service Manager.


• Attend factory-sponsored training classes. Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.


• Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean.


• Keep shop area neat, clean and free of safety hazards.


• Comply with Federal, Provincial and Municipal regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.


• Follow company safety policies and practices, and immediately, report any and all accidents to a Manager/Supervisor.


• This position will be expected to perform other duties as assigned by management.


• OpenRoad reserves the right to modify this job description as business needs require.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Working knowledge of automotive equipment.


• Possess strong diagnostic and problem solving skills to ensure delivery of high quality work.


• A highly self-motivated and organized individual.


• Well-developed interpersonal skills to effectively work with other members of the Service Department team.


• Must be committed to consistently delivering high quality work.


• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.


• A valid British Columbia driver’s license, with clean drivers abstract


• Be available to work shift Saturdays.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace. We are committed to creating opportunities for our associates to learn, advance their careers, and reach their full potential.

Grow Your Career at OpenRoad!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.