automotive service technician

Elite Auto Services; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle service company located in Dawson Creek is looking for an Automotive Service Technician. The role involves adjusting, repairing, and replacing components of various vehicle systems, with a focus on commercial transport. Candidates must have secondary school graduation and relevant trade certification. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive health benefits and opportunities for team building.

Benefits

Health care plan

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 2 years of experience in automotive service.
• Apprenticeship training preferred.
• Specialization in engine repair, brake system, and auto body repair.

Responsibilities

• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems.
• Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
• Test drive vehicles for proper handling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Dependability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 hours per week

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy

Tasks

• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems
• Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Inspect motor in operation
• Road test motor vehicles
• Test automotive systems and components
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
• Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Test and adjust units to specifications
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers
• Clean and maintain work space
• Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
• Repair or replace interior components
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
• Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment
• Test drive vehicles for proper handling
• Plan repair work to be performed
• Inspect repaired vehicles

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification

Policy and program experience

• Apprenticeship training

Area of specialization

• Engine repair
• Brake system
• Auto body repair
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Team player

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available