Apprentice | Block 1, 2, 3 or 4 Automotive Technician
- New Glasgow, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Looking to move forward in a career with competitive wages and benefits, opportunities for professional development, and support within a company that sees every person - from Apprentice to President - as members of the same of team? As the Maritimes’ largest and most trusted auto and tire service provider in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Coast is always looking for people who take pride in their work and communities.
**Coast is currently hiring an Apprentice | Block 1, 2, 3 or 4 Automotive Technician for our Stellarton Rd. location in New Glasgow.**
**Wage will be based on experience + monthly and annual bonus available to apprentices and technicians**
**Main Job Duties**
- Assist with routine vehicle maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid checks
- Support technicians in diagnosing and repairing automotive issues using schematics and diagnostic tools
- Use hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment to perform repairs and assembly tasks
- Follow safety protocols when handling heavy lifting, power tools, and welding equipment
- Read and interpret technical schematics and repair manuals to aid in troubleshooting
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure safety and efficiency
- Learn proper use of automotive repair equipment and adhere to company standards
- Maintain cleanliness of work area and ensure all tools and equipment are in excellent condition for daily use
- Provide excellent customer service by communicating effectively with customers about vehicle status when appropriate
**Qualifications**
- Must be a registered apprentice with previous mechanical experience
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and schematics reading
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely during repair procedures
- Strong communication skills to effectively explain issues with team members and customers
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- First Aid and WHMIS training (preferred)
- Completion of background check and clean driver’s abstract
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Apprentice Automotive Technician at Coast will assist with routine vehicle maintenance and repairs, use hand and power tools and welding equipment, and keep the work area clean and safe. The role also involves talking with customers about vehicle status when needed.
Requirements
Candidates need to be a registered apprentice with previous mechanical experience, able to read schematics and use hand tools, power tools and welding equipment. Strong communication, a willingness to learn, the ability to lift heavy items safely, and a clean driver's abstract are also required.
Skills
- Automotive diagnostics
- Routine vehicle maintenance
- Oil changes
- Tire rotation
- Welding
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Reading technical schematics
- Repair manual interpretation
- Vehicle repair and assembly
- Safe heavy lifting
- Workplace safety protocols
- Customer communication
- WHMIS
- First Aid
Benefits
- Monthly and annual bonus
- Professional development opportunities
Categories
- Trades
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- automotive technician
- apprentice mechanic
- automotive service
- vehicle maintenance
- oil change
- tire rotation
- diagnostics
- welding
- hand tools
- power tools
- schematics
- repair manuals
- WHMIS
- First Aid
- automotive repair
- mechanic
- Coast
- New Glasgow
- Nova Scotia
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Performance bonus
Licences and certifications
- Registered apprentice
- First Aid
- WHMIS
Tools
- hand tools
- power tools
- welding equipment
- diagnostic tools
- schematics
- repair manuals
Languages
- English