General Service Technician

Midas PENTICTON 9816; Penticton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Penticton is seeking a general service technician. In this role, you'll perform essential vehicle maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire repairs, and safety inspections. Ideal candidates are those with strong mechanical skills and a valid driver's license, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Midas offers endless opportunities for growth and development within the automotive service industry, and values teamwork and independence alike.

Qualifications

• Prior knowledge of automotive basics required.
• Valid driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine vehicle maintenance including fluid exchanges and oil changes.
• Conduct visual safety and courtesy inspections.
• Mount, balance, rotate, and repair tires.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Deadline and detail-oriented

Tools

Shop equipment knowledge

Job description

At Midas, we are dedicated to providing quality services to customer vehicles in the areas of inspection, diagnosis, and repair utilizing the expertise attained through years of automotive repair experience.

We are looking for general service technicians that are able to work independently of others, while also being able to work collaboratively at times with peers. We have a full-service facility and we are looking for automotive technicians to help us create an environment of success!

Responsibilities

As a Midas general service technician, you’ll be exposed to and have responsibility for performing a wide range of automotive maintenance services, including:

• Perform routine vehicle maintenance, including fluid exchanges and oil changes
• Visual safety and courtesy inspections
• Mounting, balancing, rotating, and repairing tires
• Testing and replacing batteries
• Changing bulbs, belts, and hoses
• Maintaining and cleaning shop areas
• Other shop maintenance items as needed

Qualifications

• Entry-level technicians must have prior knowledge of automotive basics
• Knowledge of shop equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license

Join Our Team

As one of the largest destinations for automotive services, Midas is dominating the industry in developing career paths and building relationships within the communities they serve.

At Midas, we take care of everything… tires, brakes, oil… so the opportunities to grow and develop expertise with Midas are endless.

MIDAS locations are independently owned and operated by franchisees. Your application will be directed to the MIDAS franchise location you applied to and all hiring and employment decisions will be made by that location’s management team. MIDAS is an equal opportunity employer with a strict policy against any form of discrimination.

Do you have any employment experience repairing automobiles? *

Are you currently registered as an Apprentice? *

Are you willing to work weekends as needed? *

Do you have a valid driver’s license? *

I started working as a entry-level Oil Changer just to get my foot in the door and I showed them what I can do. Within 2.5 years I was the Assistant General Manager for the company and the northern store's General Manager.