About this role
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Automotive service station.
Tasks
- Discuss work with supervisor.
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
- 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.
- Test and adjust units to specifications.
- Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements.
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed.
- Coach and instruct apprentices.
- Provide customer service.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification.
- Tire, wheel and rim mechanic.
- Automotive Service Technician (Fuel and Electrical Systems) Trade Certification.
- Automotive Service Technician (Steering, Suspension and Brakes) Trade Certification.
- Motor Vehicle Repairer (Service Station Mechanic) Trade Certification.
- HVAC Certificate.
- Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate.
- Area of specialization: Engine repair.
- 4-wheel drive.
- Electrical and electronic system.
- Diagnostics.
- Alignment, steering and suspension.
- Brake system.
- Fuel and emission system.
- Ignition and electrical system.
- Automatic transmission.
- Standard transmission.
- Drive train components.
- Welding.
- Truck-trailer repair.
- Imported vehicles.
- Front end components.
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
- Security and safety: Bondable.
- Criminal record check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Transportation/travel information: Own transportation.
- Own vehicle.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Drive manual transmission vehicle.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Attention to detail.
- Manual dexterity.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Own tools/equipment: Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Personal suitability: Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
- Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Employment terms options: Flexible hours.
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.
- Employment terms options: Day.
- Overtime available.
- Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.
- Health benefits: Dental plan.
- Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits.