automotive service technician
- Oshawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Area of specialization
Security and safety
Health benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- Discuss work with supervisor
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- Inspect motor in operation
- Review work orders
- Road test motor vehicles
- Test automotive systems and components
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components
- 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
- Provide customer service
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
Area of specialization
- Engine repair
- 4-wheel drive
- Electrical and electronic system
- Diesel engines
- Diagnostics
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Brake system
- Hydraulic system
- Fuel and emission system
- Ignition and electrical system
- Automatic transmission
- Standard transmission
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Drive train components
- Auto body repair
- Collision repair
- Frame straightening
- Fibreglass repair
- Auto body painting
- Welding
- Imported vehicles
- Front end components
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Valid driver's licence
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Standing for extended periods
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Other benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
More about this job
Responsibilities
Inspect, test, diagnose, maintain, and repair motor vehicles and their mechanical, electrical, and other automotive systems. Estimate repair costs, advise customers, document work performed, and coordinate repair decisions with a supervisor.
Requirements
Requires an automotive service technician trade certification and an other trades certificate or diploma, or equivalent experience. The posting asks for 1 to less than 2 years of experience, a valid driver's licence, and the ability to work on-site; a criminal record check and driving record check are also listed.
Skills
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Engine Repair
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Mechanical Inspection
- Automotive Systems Testing
- Parts Replacement
- Brake Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Transmission Repair
- Steering and Suspension
- Diesel Engines
- Four-Wheel Drive Systems
- HVAC Systems
- Customer Service
- Cost Estimation
- Road Testing
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Other Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Engine Repair
- Engine Overhaul
- Four-Wheel Drive
- Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Diesel Engines
- Wheel Alignment
- Steering and Suspension
- Brake Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Fuel and Emissions Systems
- Ignition Systems
- Automatic Transmission
- Standard Transmission
- Drivetrain Components
- Auto Body Repair
- Collision Repair
- Frame Straightening
- Fiberglass Repair
- Auto Body Painting
- Welding
- Imported Vehicles
- Front-End Components
- HVAC Systems
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Vehicle Road Testing
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Steel-Toed Safety Boots