Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician

Kal Tire; Paradise; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Health benefits

Profit sharing

RRSP matching

Paid vacation

Employee discount program

Job summary

Kal Tire in Paradise, NL is seeking a Red Seal, licensed automotive service technician willing to relocate. You’ll service all vehicle brands, perform diagnostics, maintenance, and advanced repairs in a dealership-level shop, with opportunities to lead and mentor apprentices.

Starting wages range from $38 to $43 per hour, with pay progression based on efficiency and experience. Kal Tire supports career advancement, benefits, and a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 310S certification is required for the role.
• Valid driver's license is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in brakes, suspensions, and wheel alignment.
• Strong attention to detail and safety-focused mindset.
• Experience mentoring apprentices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of mechanical services including diagnostics and routine maintenance.
• Mentor and coach apprentices, fostering learning in a supportive environment.
• Collaborate with the team on diverse vehicle types from cars to light trucks.
• Identify potential opportunities with the Sales team.
• Maintain high safety and quality standards at all times.

Skills

Licensed Technician

Diagnostics

Mentoring apprentices

Education

Red Seal Certification

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Description

Red Seal, Licensed, Automotive Service Technician - $5,000 Recruitment & Retention

Bonus

Are you willing to relocate to Paradise, NL, to join us as a 310S Licensed Automotive Service Technician? Join our store where you’ll work in a dealership-level shop servicing all vehicle brands, performing everything from routine maintenance to complex diagnostics, with proficiency in Diesel systems, electrical systems, transmissions, engine repairs/replacements, and advanced troubleshooting.

Key Highlights of this role

• Flexible work schedule.
• Varying hands-on mechanical work.
• Help to build up our mechanical program.
• Passionate about mentoring apprentices and growing the future generation of mechanics.
• Potential to become a Lead or "Head Tech".

Why Kal Tire?

• Our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality, leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement.
• We offer a structured work schedule and pride ourselves on having a supportive and safe work environment.
• This position offers starting wages of $38 to $43 per hour based on experience and wage progression based on efficiency.
• We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.

Benefits and Perks

• $5,000 Recruitment and Retention Bonus (paid according to program terms)
• Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full time and part-time permanent employees.
• Participate in our Profit Sharing program, RRSP matching, and paid vacation
• A team member discount program that offers discounts on tires, services and more.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of general mechanical services, including brake and suspension repairs, engine diagnostics, and routine maintenance.
• Mentor and coach apprentices, sharing your expertise and helping develop their skills in a supportive, learning-focused environment.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled team, working on an array of vehicles, from standard passenger cars to light trucks.
• Assist in identifying potential mechanical opportunities with the Sales team.
• Ensure the highest standards of safety and quality are maintained.

Qualifications and Success

• You are certified as an Automotive Service Technician 310s or Licensed Mechanic.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in front-end brakes, shocks, and wheel alignment.
• Skilled at inspections, diagnostics, adjustments, service, and repair on various vehicles.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Motivated, positive attitude, respectful work environment, and develop team members in a positive atmosphere.
• Being safety conscious is of utmost importance – always wear required PPE and follow instructed work protocols.

Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters. Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada. Successful candidates will complete a Canadian Criminal Record Check.

#kaltirecareers

Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact – It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.