Automotive service technician

Coast Tire Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Coast Tire Inc. in Windsor, Nova Scotia requires an Automotive Service Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and service motor vehicles at a fixed location. You will test systems, review work orders, and road-test vehicles to ensure adherence to manufacturer specifications. Training and customer communication are key parts of the role.

On-site position with standard shop hours. Valid driver’s license and own transportation preferred. Certifications in automotive service are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must hold a trades certificate or diploma or have equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostics preferred.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance and repair is an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs
• 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
• Provide customer service

Skills

Accurate

Dependability

Team player

Punctuality

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

or equivalent experience

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

• English

EDUCATION

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

2 years to less than 3 years

ON SITE

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Dusty
• Outdoors
• Hot
• Noisy

WORK SETTING

• Garage
• Workshop

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• 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
• Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs
• 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
• Provide customer service

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
• Automotive Service Technician (Fuel and Electrical Systems) Trade Certification
• Motor Vehicle Inspector Certificate
• Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

LONG TERM BENEFITS

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

OTHER BENEFITS

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Wellness program