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An Auto Mechanic, or Service Technician, fixes vehicles and replaces their parts for customers. Their duties include inspecting the vehicle’s mechanical components and its engine, diagnosing problems with vehicles and performing maintenance and repair work on cars, trucks and other vehicles.

Job details

  •  Location: Various locationsBurnaby, , BC Vancouver, , BC
  •  Salary: 20.00 to 40.00 hourly for 32 to 40 hours per week
  •  Terms of employment: Permanent employment
    Full time
  •  Day, Weekend, Morning
  •  Start date: Starts as soon as possible
  •  Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
  •  vacancies: 2 vacancies

We are currently seeking an experienced and talented Mechanic to join our dynamic team. In this position, you will be responsible for constructing, maintaining and repairing all machinery and vehicles. Your duties will include monitoring inventory, inspecting vehicles, and assembling machinery.

To succeed in this role, you should be physically and mentally fit and have a solid knowledge of basic mechanic’s tools, service, and diagnostic equipment. Our ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, with excellent communication and customer service skills.

Mechanic Responsibilities:

  • Conduct regular maintenance on machinery, systems, and automotive vehicles.
  • Meet with clients to better understand their concerns and identify the issue.
  • Assemble mechanical components according to specifications.
  • Examine machines and oversee diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems.
  • Design a plan of action for all maintenance tasks and upgrades.
  • Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
  • Monitor inventory and order new parts when necessary.
  • Offer consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures to machine and vehicle users.
  • Perform vehicle assessments and alert clients on issues that will prohibit their vehicles from passing inspection.
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Mechanic Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
  • Certification from a vocational school or trade school is preferred.
  • A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
  • In-depth knowledge of vehicle diagnostic equipment and mechanical systems.
  • Strong attention to detail with an aptitude for problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

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Work setting

  • In shop

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
  • Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicles and test automotive systems and components
  • Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
  • Diagnose faults and malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
  • Repair or replace mechanical units or components
  • Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer’s specifications
  • 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
  • Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
  • Tire, wheel and rim mechanic
  • Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • 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

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
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Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus

Long term benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance

Other benefits

  • Travel insurance

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

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How to apply

By email

[email protected]

In person

5788 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC
V5J 1G8 Between 08:00 AM and 04:00 PM

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Advertised until

2023-01-31

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