Licensed Automotive Technician

Kal Tire; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company dedicated to quality and growth as a Licensed Automotive Technician. In this full-time role, you will perform a variety of mechanical services while mentoring the next generation of mechanics. Enjoy a structured work schedule in a safe, well-equipped environment, with comprehensive training and development opportunities. Benefit from a supportive team culture that values your contributions and offers a clear path for career advancement. With competitive pay and a range of benefits, this is your chance to drive your career forward in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Massage therapy

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Profit sharing

RRSP matching

Paid vacation

Employee discounts on tires and services

Qualifications

• Fully licensed Automotive Service Technician with 3+ years of experience.
• Skilled in inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on various vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical services including brake and suspension repairs.
• Mentor apprentices and maintain high safety standards.

Skills

Brake and suspension repairs

Engine diagnostics

Routine maintenance

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Licensed Automotive Service Technician

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Description

Ready to drive your career forward and take the wheel of your future? If you love working with vehicles and take pride in delivering top-notch service, Kal Tire has the perfect opportunity for you! We’re looking for a Licensed Automotive Technician to perform routine maintenance to complex repairs on compact cars, domestic vehicles, and light-duty fleets. This full-time, permanent role is based in our Golden, BC store.

Key Highlights of this role:

1. Enjoy a structured work schedule with hands-on mechanical tasks in a safe and well-equipped environment
2. Mentor apprentices and play a key role in shaping the next generation of mechanics
3. Unlock growth opportunities with a clear path to becoming a Lead Technician
4. Join a company that values safety, quality, and growth
5. Thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where your career can truly take off

Why Kal Tire?

1. Our aim is to support the careers of our team members through quality leadership, training, and advancement opportunities
2. Benefits include dental, vision, prescription, massage therapy, EAP, profit sharing, RRSP matching, and paid vacation
3. Comprehensive paid training and cross-training opportunities to develop your skills
4. Employee discounts on tires, services, and additional perks
5. This position pays $40.80/hr with a clear path for wage increases and career advancement

Day To Day Responsibilities

1. Perform a wide range of mechanical services, including brake and suspension repairs, engine diagnostics, and routine maintenance
2. Mentor and coach apprentices, sharing expertise in a supportive learning environment
3. Work with a skilled team on various vehicles, from passenger cars to light trucks
4. Assist in identifying mechanical opportunities with the Sales team
5. Maintain high standards of safety and quality

Qualifications

1. Fully licensed Automotive Service Technician
2. Valid driver’s license
3. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in brakes, shocks, and wheel alignment
4. Skilled in inspections, diagnostics, adjustments, and repairs on various vehicles
5. Attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving

Kal Tire is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and will need to complete a Canadian Criminal Record Check. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to accessible employment practices in line with AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests are welcome at any recruitment or employment stage.