Job details
- JobBank Id: 42085747
- JobSeekr Id: 284261
- Automotive Mechanic
- Waterloo, ON
- Full time
- Down the Road Again Automotive
- $18.00 to $25.00
- 40 to 45 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year - or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Dirty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Garage
- Workshop
- Automobile
- Automobile repair services
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems
- 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
- 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
- Provide customer service
- Determine staffing requirements
- Change engine oil and lubricate running gears or moving parts of automobiles, trucks or heavy equipment
- Manage staff and assign duties
- Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors’ operations on sales
- Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
- Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
Supervision
- Customer service clerk
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
- Tire, wheel and rim mechanic
- Automotive Service Technician (Fuel and Electrical Systems) Trade Certification
- Automotive Service Technician (Transmission) Trade Certification
- Automotive Service Technician (Steering, Suspension and Brakes) Trade Certification
- HVAC Certificate
- Motor Vehicle Inspector Certificate
- Drive Clean Repair Technician Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet
- Electronic scheduler
- Database software
- Project management software
- Point of sale system
- Electronic mail
Area of specialization
- 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
- Welding
- Truck-trailer repair
- Imported vehicles
- Front end components
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver’s licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Tight deadlines
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
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Interpersonal awareness
- Organized
- Adaptability
- Collaborative
- Analytical
- Creativity
- Efficiency
- Energetic
- Goal-oriented
- Integrity
- Outgoing
- Positive attitude
- Proactive
- Quick learner