Minimum Requirements
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work Setting
Tasks
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- 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
- Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Provide customer service
Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses
- Tire, wheel and rim mechanic
- Automotive Service Technician (Fuel and Electrical Systems) Trade Certification
- Automotive Service Technician (Steering, Suspension and Brakes) Trade Certification
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement
- HVAC Certificate
- Motor Vehicle Inspector Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Area of Specialization
- 4-wheel drive
- Electrical and electronic system
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Brake system
- Hydraulic system
- Fuel and emission system
- Ignition and electrical system
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Front end components
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Own Tools/Equipment
Personal Suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes