Job Requirements and Responsibilities
This position requires a candidate with a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years. The work setting is typically a garage or workshop environment that may be dusty and dirty.
Tasks include:
- Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace the unit.
- Discuss work with supervisor.
- Review work orders.
- Road test motor vehicles.
- Test automotive systems and components.
- Adjust, repair, or replace parts and components of automotive systems.
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications.
- 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.
- Diagnose and locate circuit, component, and equipment faults.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
- Tire, wheel, and rim mechanic
- Automotive Service Technician (Fuel and Electrical Systems) Trade Certification
- Automotive Service Technician (Steering, Suspension and Brakes) Trade Certification
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Area of specialization includes:
- 4-wheel drive
- Electrical and electronic systems
- Alignment, steering, and suspension
- Brake systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Fuel and emission systems
- Ignition and electrical systems
- Automatic transmission
- Standard transmission
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Imported vehicles
- Front end components
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
Security and safety requirements:
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation / travel information:
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
Own tools / equipment:
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability:
- Accurate
- Client-focused
- Flexible
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctual
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?