automotive service technician

Birchwood Automotive Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Birchwood Automotive Group in Winnipeg is seeking an experienced automotive technician with expertise in diesel engines and drive train components. The role is on site and requires 5 years of experience; no degree, certificate or diploma is required.

You will inspect and test mechanical units, locate faults, discuss findings with a supervisor, estimate parts and labour costs, perform scheduled maintenance, road test vehicles, and complete reports of work performed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive repair experience.
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
• Excellent communication and ability to discuss findings with supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Confirm findings with supervisor to determine repair or replacement.
• Discuss work with supervisor.
• Inspect and test 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.
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components.
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer specifications.
• Estimate parts and labour costs to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Perform scheduled maintenance service.
• Test and adjust units to specifications.
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed.

Skills

Diesel engines

Drive train components

Excellent oral communication

Education

No degree required

Job description

• Diesel engines
• Drive train components
• Excellent oral communication

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Garage
• Automotive service station

Responsibilities

• Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
• Discuss work with supervisor
• 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
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed

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
• Engine repair and overhaul
• Drive train components
• Machining
• Imported vehicles
• 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

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program