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About the Role
We are seeking a Red Seal Automotive Service Technician experienced in automotive repair and inspections. This role involves diagnosis, repairs, inspections, and maintenance of vehicles, with opportunities to mentor apprentice technicians. Flexibility in schedule, including Saturday shifts, may be required.
Responsibilities
- Complete general repair services by conducting general mechanical inspections and repairs including brake jobs, exhaust system jobs, front-end alignments, ball joints, air conditioning, maintenance of auction vehicles, and external referrals for transmission work.
- Deliver general maintenance services by conducting oil and fluid changes, tire changes, general vehicle check overs, and related duties as well as ensuring that all safety procedures are followed.
- Conduct frame inspections of vehicle undercarriages to ensure no cracks, bends or other damage exists.
- Complete pre and post-sale inspections including test drives.
- Complete motor vehicle safety inspections by conducting body, frame, and damage checks, transmission, differential, and overall powertrain checks, and completion of the required safety checklist for confirmation of work completed.
- Complete general shop maintenance, pulling up vehicles into the shop, and test driving vehicles for diagnosis of repairs required.
- Provide guidance and assistance to apprentice technicians learning the trade.
- May assist with sourcing parts & providing quotes to customer.
- May assist with completing work orders including parts & labor entries.
Requirements
- Red Seal Automotive Service Technician Certification (or 310S in Ontario) required.
- Experienced in repair and service of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and components on a variety of vehicles.
- Previous Dealership experience.
- Experience with OEM Diagnostics.
- Valid Drivers’ License.
- Basic computer skills & able to utilization of smartphone required.
- Knowledgeable with a high level of knowledge and ability to share expertise to assist other technicians with diagnostics and troubleshooting.
- Reliable, dependable, and able to complete tasks as assigned.
- Detail-oriented with a keen attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work.
- Careful, mindful of surroundings, working safely and carefully.
- Organized and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to prioritize tasks.
Skills
- Automotive repair
- Inspections
- Diagnosis
- Mechanical inspections
- Brake jobs
- Exhaust system jobs
- Front-end alignments
- Ball joints
- Air conditioning
- Maintenance of auction vehicles
- Transmission work
- Oil and fluid changes
- Tire changes
- Vehicle check overs
- Frame inspections
- Motor vehicle safety inspections
- Body checks
- Frame checks
- Damage checks
- Transmission checks
- Differential checks
- Powertrain checks
- Shop maintenance
- Mentoring apprentice technicians
- Sourcing parts
- Providing quotes
- Completing work orders
- Parts & labor entries
- Mechanical systems repair
- Electrical systems repair
- Electronic systems repair
- OEM Diagnostics
- Basic computer skills
- Smartphone utilization
- Team player
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude
- Professional attitude
Location
- Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years experience
Education Level
- Red Seal Automotive Service Technician Certification
- 310S in Ontario
Salary/Compensations
- $37.50 - $40.00 CAD Hourly
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
- Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
- Opportunities to expand skill set and share knowledge
- Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement
About the Company
- At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.
- A publicly traded, global organization.