Working Day: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday; includes 30-minute paid lunch break
Language Requirement: English
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent. Automotive Service Technician (Journeyman) certification OR proof of enrollment in apprenticeship program (minimum Level 3). MVI certification required for journeymen. Other automotive training is an asset. First Aid & WHMIS to be completed within three-month probationary period. Apprentices must commit to complete their apprenticeship program within five (5) years of starting employment with WSC.
Skills: Basic computer/Internet skills. Knowledge of automotive hardware and diagnostic/repair procedures is required. Additional training/specialization is an asset.
Benefits
- Hourly wage – commensurate with qualifications, starting at $24/hr minimum for AST journeymen; provincially calculated wages for AST apprentices
- First Aid/WHMIS training reimbursed after three-month probation period
- Paid training/professional development
- 30-minute paid lunch break
- Use of premises after hours
- Parts at cost + 10%
- Paid Christmas break
- Annual stipend for work boots
- Health Benefits pending
- Branded workwear pending
Responsibilities
- Diagnose vehicle issues and repair. Verify proper vehicle function following repairs
- Document diagnostic process/conclusions /required repairs/recommendations
- Communicate w/service advisor re: next steps in diagnosis/repair
- Communicate w/service advisors re: low inventory/need to reorder
- Interact with clients as required to explain diagnosis
- Road-test vehicles alone or with client/colleague to diagnose issues
- Assist with locating replacement parts and estimating repair time requirements
- Keep technician bays clean and tidy, and free of any safety hazards
- Use proper disposal methods of any automotive fluids or aerosols; dispose of parts and supplies’ containers according to proper Valley Waste protocols
- Keep common areas clean
- Transport clients as requested
- Retrieve parts from suppliers as requested
Attributes
- Good work ethic – take pride in your work and be willing to go above the bare minimum.
- Good Communication - Maintain flow of communication with supervisors/service advisors re: WIPs (i.e. job complete; ready for the next one)
- Good time management – Be on time for work and when returning from breaks. Be prepared for a steady but flexible workflow.
- Collaborative - work well with other technicians and service staff.
- Be teachable – both on the service floor and via paid after-hours training
- Be committed to workplace safety – for yourself, your colleagues, clients, and your work environment.
Pay: $17.50-$30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
