Automotive Service Technician (NOC 72410).

Job Description

Company operating name: Minit-Tune & Brake Auto Center.<BR><BR>Company business address: 1390 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 4A3.<BR><BR>Title of the position: Automotive Service Technician (NOC 72410).<BR><BR>Job duties:<BR><BR> Receive and complete vehicle maintenance service assignments for all makes and models of cars and light trucks from Shop Manager.<BR> Complete oil change maintenance packages on vehicles, including visual safety checks and tire rotation.<BR> Identify and document vehicle maintenance needs resulting from safety inspections, which includes documenting both immediate and future repair requirements.<BR> Diagnose causes of any stated vehicle malfunction or driveability issues and complete authorized repairs and replacements.<BR> Use diagnostic equipment to isolate and identify stated or observed vehicle warning signs and/or driveability issues.<BR> Complete vehicle fluid changes, including transmission, power steering, brake, clutch, and differential fluids.<BR> Complete repairs and/or replacements on vehicle brake, engine, suspension and steering, drive train, exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic control systems as authorized and directed by Shop Manager.<BR> Complete vehicle tire repairs and/or replacements as required.<BR> Complete vehicle wheel alignments as required.<BR> Use hand or power tools and automotive diagnostic equipment and repair software to complete repairs and replacements that meet or exceed OEM specifications.<BR> Document and review proposed repair and/or replacement solutions with Shop Manager.<BR> Test drive vehicles, as required, in order to diagnose and confirm causes of vehicle malfunctions and to verify the success of repairs and/or replacements.<BR> Document the work that was completed on vehicles.<BR><BR>Terms of employment: Permanent and full-time.<BR><BR>The language of work: English.<BR><BR>Wage: $34.62 per hour.<BR><BR>Benefits package being offered: Extended health and dental.<BR><BR>Location of work: Vancouver, BC.<BR><BR>Contact information to apply for the job: (link removed)><BR>Skills requirements:<BR><BR> Required education:<BR><BR>o Completion of Secondary School.<BR>o Completion of an automotive service technician apprenticeship program involving training courses at an accredited Automotive Training Institute is preferred.<BR>o Red Seal Automotive Service Technician Certification is preferred.<BR><BR> Required work experience and skills:<BR><BR>o Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Automotive Repair Industry with a demonstrated progression of skills and duties involving vehicle scheduled maintenance, vehicle fluid changes, vehicle drivability and electronic diagnostics, and vehicle mechanical and safety inspections and repairs.<BR>o Practical training work experience (6,000 hours) required to be eligible for Red Seal trade certification is preferred.<BR>o Punctuality.<BR>o Good written and oral communication skills.<BR>o In-depth understanding of the mechanical and electronic operation of vehicles.<BR>o Understanding of the various mechanical and electronic components of vehicles.<BR>o A willingness to learn and progress in the field of automotive repair.<BR>o Able to safely drive both automatic and manual cars and light trucks.<BR>o Able to take a systematic approach to diagnosing stated vehicle drivability, operation, and malfunctions.<BR>o Able to safely use various shop troubleshooting and repair equipment, including vehicle diagnostic scanners, battery testers and boosters, vehicle hoists, air conditioning recharge equipment, and alignment machine.<BR>o Able to understand and use diagnostic software, including Mitchel on Demand and Identifix.<BR>o Able to understand and use vehicle electrical wiring and component diagrams during troubleshooting.<BR>o Mechanical aptitude when using vehicle power and hand tools.<BR>o Able to implement creative solutions when presented with repair challenges while adhering to OEM specifications.