automobile mechanic Full Time

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Dirty
• Noisy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Review work orders
• Test automotive systems and components
• 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
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Provide customer service

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
• Automotive Service Technician (Fuel and Electrical Systems) Trade Certification
• Motor Vehicle Inspector Certificate

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

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

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)