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As the ideal candidate, you have a strong background in general vehicle maintenance; enjoy working with a high energy team in a retail environment.
We are looking for relentless problem solvers who not only have strong technical skills, but who are also good communicators and thrive in the service industry.
If you meet these requirements, we want to hear from you!
Attend and complete each level of apprenticeship training scheduled.
You have the ability to excel in a physically demanding environment that includes heavy lifting and moving constantly throughout your shift.
Attain a provincially recognized trades ticket.
Focus on front end, brakes, shocks, wheel alignment and vehicle maintenance.
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, service, repair, a wide variety of vehicles.
Assist in identifying potential mechanical sales with team members.
Promote a team spirit.
Interested applicants should be motivated, have strong interpersonal skills, and want to provide excellent customer service.
Contributes to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
Purchase and maintain a personal set of tools consistent with apprentices level of skill (tool assistance may be available).
We offer:
Competitive wages, with benefits, while gaining fundamental business knowledge.
Working with a Well-Established Company Kal Tire has been in business since 1953 and currently has over 250 store locations across Canada. Continued expansion plans lead to career advancement opportunities.
Profit Sharing Significant additional income can be obtained through our highly competitive profit sharing program that recognizes individual and team contributions.
Technology We grant everyone access to the newest tools and technology in both the automotive and business sectors, allowing all of our team members to gain the newest skills in todays market.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- 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
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 4th Period Apprentice
- 2nd Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
- Driver's Licence (Class 3 or D)
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
- Automotive Service Technician (Transmission) Trade Certification
- Automotive Service Technician (Steering, Suspension and Brakes) Trade Certification
- Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Endorsement
Additional Skills
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Coach and instruct apprentices
- Estimate parts and labour costs
Truck Mechanic Specific Skills
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems
Type Of Experience
- Trucks
- 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
- Front-end components
- Electrical and electronic systems
- Diagnostics
- Automatic transmission
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Brake systems
- Drive train components
- Imported vehicles
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots