Licensed Automotive Technician

Volkswagen Unionville; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Group Benefits package

Group RRSP Contribution program

Work/life balance

Training and support programs

Boot and tool allowance

Corporate support

Mentorship and development

Unlimited careers opportunities within

Job summary

Volkswagen Unionville is seeking a licensed automotive technician to join our prestigious group in the Greater Toronto Area. You will inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles running on gasoline, diesel, or electric propulsion, following manufacturer procedures and standards.

This role involves diagnosing complex issues, performing tire rotations and oil changes, and ensuring repairs are completed correctly the first time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clear Drivers Abstract.
• Ontario College of Trades membership.
• Knowledge and use of power, machine, and hand tools.
• Four years of direct work experience in automotive repairs and service.
• Extensive knowledge of different vehicles and their service needs.
• Ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate automotive issues cleary.
• Ability to work independently or as a team, managing his or her time and work flow.
• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Detect and diagnose the vehicle problems as per the customer's complaints.
• Inspect and road testing recently delivered vehicles.
• Remain informed on Federal and Provincial Regulations and Municipal bylaws.
• Notify the Service Consultant and Shop Foreman if additional work is required, or if the repairs cannot be done by the expected deadline.
• Ensure customer's cares are clean and reporting any incidents that may affect the appearance or condition of a vehicle.
• Attend all internal and external training courses sponsored by the manufacturer to remain up to date on manufacturer products.
• Report any safety concerns to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform the work described in work orders efficiently and accurately.
• Test to check whether systems and components are secure and working properly.
• Isolate the systems or components that might have caused the issue.
• Drive the vehicle for testing purposes or use various equipment including hand-held and onboard compression gauges, or diagnostic computers.
• Adjust, repair, or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment.
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's performance specifications.
• Inspect and test mechanical units, such as engines, transmission, axles and brake systems, to locate faults and malfunctions.
• Obtain parts from the Parts Department and return parts as required.
• Report any defective or poorly functioning equipment to management.
• Ensure cusomters' evhicles are clean after repairs.
• Report any incident which may affect the appearance or condition of a vehicle to the Service Consultant as soon as possible.
• Supervise the work of the apprentice technicians a requested.
• Maintain and sure the shop is clean and tidy.
• Perform other tasks based on management requirements and instructions.

Skills

Power and hand tools

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ontario College of Trades membership

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Volkswagen Unionville is looking for a Licensed Automotive technician!

How would you like to work with one of the most prestigious and well-respected automotive groups? Join AWIN! We are part of a premier network of luxury automobile dealerships as well as 3 state of the art collision centres in the Greater Toronto Area. Our company values its customers and employees and is invested in principles for success. We value doing business with integrity and adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Due to our continued growth, our Volkswagen Unionville dealership is look for a Licensed Automotive Technician to join their amazing team!

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits!

• Excellent Group Benefits package
• Group RRSP Contribution program
• Work/life balance
• Training and support programs
• Boot and tool allowance
• Corporate support
• Mentorship and development
• Unlimited careers opportunities within our automotive group

Job Purpose:

The Licensed Automotive Technician inspects, maintains, and repairs vehicles that run on electricity, gasoline, or alternative fuels such as diesel, following manufacturers' processes and procedures. This position will perform duties which encompass tire rotations and oil changes, diagnose complex problems and plan and execute vehicle repairs. This will involve completing all repairs correctly the first time, thereby avoiding possible comebcks or customer dissatisfaction. The individual may specialize in specific service areas.

Job Duties:

• Detect and diagnose the vehicle problems as per the customer's complaints
• Inspect and road testing recently delivered vehicles
• Remain informed on Federal and Provincial Regulations and Municipal bylaws. This may include laws governing the removal of hazardous waste, etc; understand and observe all regulations and bylaws.
• Notify the Service Consultant and Shop Foreman if additional work is required, or if the repairs cannot be done by the expected deadline
• Ensure customer's cares are clean and reporting any incidents that may affect the appearance or condition of a vehicle
• Attend all internal and external training courses sponsored by the manufacturer to remain up to date on manufacturer products (includes parts and vehicles)
• Report any safety concerns to the supervisor immediately
• Perform the work described in work orders efficiently and accurately
• Test to check whether systems and components are secure and working properly
• Isolate the systems or components that might have caused the issue
• Drive the vehicle for testing purposes or use various equipment including hand-held and onboard compression gauges, or diagnostic computers (this also includes road testing recently delivered vehicles)
• Adjust, repair, or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's performance specifications
• Inspect and test mechanical units, such as engines, transmission, axles and brake systems, to locate faults and malfunctions
• Obtain parts from the Parts Department and return parts as required
• Report any defective or poorly functioning equipment to management
• Ensure cusomters' evhicles are clean after repairs
• Report any incident which may affect the appearance or condition of a vehicle to the Service Consultant as soon as possible
• Supervise the work of the apprentice technicians a requested
• Maintain and sure the shop is clean and tidy
• Perform other tasks based on management requirements and instructions

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Clear Drivers Abstract
• Ontario College of Trades membership
• Knowledge and use of power, machine, and hand tools
• Four years of direct work experience in automotive repairs and service
• Extensive knowledge of different vehicles and their service needs
• Ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate automotive issues cleary
• Ability to work independently or as a team, managing his or her time and work flow
• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles

Personal Attributes:

• Passion, motivation, focus and leadership skills
• Results focused approach
• Team player
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to influence, negotiate and mediate effectively
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Honest, courteous and able to demonstrate strong work ethics
• Drive and ability to work with minimum supervision

We thank all applicants for their response; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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