automotive service technician

Government of Canada; Elmsdale; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking an Automotive Service Technician in Nova Scotia. The role involves various tasks related to diagnosing and repairing automotive systems, requiring specific certifications and a secondary school graduation certificate. Candidates should demonstrate dependability, excellent communication, and teamwork skills, with benefits including health care and insurance.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Must have high school graduation and automotive service certifications.
• Experience in diagnostic and repair responsibilities is necessary.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components based on findings.
• Perform scheduled maintenance services and road test motor vehicles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Hand-eye coordination

Dependability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification

Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement

Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Inspect motor in operation
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
• Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization Area of specialization

• Engine repair
• 4-wheel drive
• Electrical and electronic system
• Diesel engines
• Diagnostics
• Alignment, steering and suspension
• Brake system
• Hydraulic system
• Fuel and emission system
• Ignition and electrical system
• Automatic transmission
• Standard transmission
• Drive train components
• Welding
• Front end components
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Additional information Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits