Automotive Mechanic

Employer

Little Garage Automotive Service

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Dirty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Garage
• Workshop
• Automobile repair services
• Automotive service station
• Troubleshooting/diagnostic

Tasks

• Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
• Discuss work with supervisor
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Inspect motor in operation
• Review work orders
• Road test motor vehicles
• Test automotive systems and components
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification

Area of specialization

Auto repair

Security and safety

Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

5 years or more

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

Bonus

Other benefits

Team building opportunities

Support for persons with disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)