Automotive Service Technician

About the job

Olie's Repair

English

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

• Dusty
• Outdoors
• Dirty
• Noisy

Workshop

• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems
• Discuss work with supervisor
• Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Review work orders
• Road test motor vehicles
• Test automotive systems and components
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer 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

First Aid Certificate

• 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
• Plastics repair
• Auto body painting
• Welding
• Machining
• Truck-trailer repair
• Imported vehicles
• Front end components
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Early morning

2 years to less than 3 years

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

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 Indigenous people