automotive service technician

Kitchener Kia; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchener Kia is seeking an entry-level automotive service technician to join their team. The role involves maintaining and repairing vehicles, including various systems and components. Candidates should have a Registered Apprenticeship certificate and experience working in automotive service. Strong customer service skills are essential.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

On-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for newcomers and refugees

Qualifications

• Experience as automotive service technician with 3-5 years.
• Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Discuss work with supervisor and review work orders.
• Test automotive systems and components, then adjust, repair or replace parts.
• Estimate parts and labor costs for vehicle maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Engine repair

Electrical and electronic system

Diagnostics

Alignment

Steering and suspension

Brake system

Fuel and emission system

Ignition and electrical system

Automatic transmission

Drive train components

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Equivalent experience

Job description

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
• Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Provide customer service
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
  
  

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Engine repair
• Electrical and electronic system
• Diagnostics
• Alignment, steering and suspension
• Brake system
• Fuel and emission system
• Ignition and electrical system
• Automatic transmission
• Drive train components
  
  

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience
  
  

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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