Full job description
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
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Asset languages
- Mandarin
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Work setting
- Garage
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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
- Provide customer service
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Supervision
- Automotive technicians/motor vehicle mechanics
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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
- Welding
- Imported vehicles
- Front end components
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
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Transportation/travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
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Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
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Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
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Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
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Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?