automotive service technician

Government of Canada; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is hiring an Automotive Service Technician responsible for repairing and maintaining vehicles. Key tasks include inspecting mechanical units, performing repairs, and ensuring vehicles are roadworthy. Candidates must possess high school graduation and specific trade certification, with a focus on reliability and teamwork.

Benefits

Health care plan

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in automotive service.
• Valid driver's licence is required.
• Experience in engine repair and auto body repair is valued.

Responsibilities

• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance service and inspect mechanical units.
• Repair or replace damaged components including windows and windshields.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy

Responsibilities 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 damaged 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

Credentials

• Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification

Experience and specialization Policy and program experience

• Apprenticeship training

Area of specialization

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

Additional information 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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available