Automotive service technician

Job Description

Job details:

 

Employer: Elite Auto Services

 

Position: Automotive Service Technician

 

Location: 11500 – 8th Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3R8

 

Rate: 35.00 hourly / 40 hours per Week

 

Start date: Starts as soon as possible

 

Vacancies: 1 vacancy

 

Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits

 

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time

Day, Morning, Overtime

 

Job requirements:

 

Languages:

English

 

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

 

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.

 

Work site environment:

Outdoors

Noisy

 

Responsibilities

Tasks:

– Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems

– Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions

– Inspect motor in operation

– Road test motor vehicles

– Test automotive systems and components

– 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

– Complete reports to record problems and work performed

– Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs

– Inspect repaired vehicles

– Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting

– Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams

– Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components

– Test drive vehicles for proper handling

– Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers

– Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place

– Repair or replace interior components

– Plan repair work to be performed

– Clean and maintain work space

– Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment

 

Credentials:

 

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification

 

Experience and specialization:

 

Policy and program experience:

Apprenticeship training

 

Area of specialization:

– Engine repair

– Brake system

– Auto body repair

– Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

 

Additional information:

 

Transportation/travel information:

– Valid driver’s licence

 

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

– Attention to detail

– Standing for extended periods

– Physically demanding

– Bending, crouching, kneeling

 

Personal suitability:

– Dependability

– Team player

 

Benefits:

Health benefits:

– Health care plan

 

Other benefits:

– Team building opportunities

– Parking available

 

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

– You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.

– You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

 

How to apply:

 

Direct Apply:

By Direct Apply

 

By mail:

11500 – 8th Street

Dawson Creek, BC

V1G 3R8

 

In person:

11500 – 8th Street

Dawson Creek, BC

V1G 3R8

Between 10:00 AM and 04:00 AM

 

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

 

– Letter of recommendation
– Cover letter
– References attesting experience
– Proof of the requested certifications