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R.P. Automotive Inc. has been servicing the Weyburn area since 2001. We currently require a 3rd year, 4th year or Journeyman Automotive Technician on our team. We offer competitive wages, a great benefits package, a comprehensive Health and Safety Program, and a satisfying work life balance.
Duties:
Diagnose, service, and repair of all components of vehicle automotive system to determine extent of repair required
Perform routine maintenance of vehicles
Test vehicles after repair to ensure repaired effectively.
Write work orders. Document future maintenance required.
Complete safety inspections
Use Mitchell Shop Management program, use scan tools, and ability to research vehicle issues using available programs.
Complete all work in accordance with OHS safety standards in mind
Instruct newer Apprentices
Continue product and tool training as required
Requirements:
Record of trade hours or Red Seal Certificate
Personal tools
3 years + experience
Class 5 Driver's License
Ability to lift 50lbs
Ability to work independently and in group settings
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 4th Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
- Automotive Service Technician (Fuel and Electrical Systems) Trade Certification
- Automotive Service Technician (Steering, Suspension and Brakes) Trade Certification
- Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Endorsement
- Motor Vehicle Inspector Certificate
Additional Skills
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Coach and instruct apprentices
- Customer service skills
Type Of Experience
- Automobiles
Mechanical Repairer Specific Skills
- Test and adjust units to specifications
- Repair and replace mechanical units
- Inspect and test mechanical units
- Diagnose faults and malfunctions
Automotive Service Technician Specific Skills
- Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Road test motor vehicles and test automotive systems and components
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
Area Of Specialization
- AC, cooling and heating systems
- 4-wheel drive
- Standard transmission
- Ignition and electrical systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Fuel and emission systems
- Front-end components
- Engine repair
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Electrical and electronic systems
- Diagnostics
- Diesel engines
- Automatic transmission
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Brake systems
- Drive train components
- Truck-trailer repair
- Imported vehicles
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination