Automotive Service Technician Apprentice

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Dirty
• Noisy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Discuss work with supervisor
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Review work orders
• Road test motor vehicles
• Test automotive systems and components
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Test and adjust units to specifications
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Repair and balance tires
• Assist mechanics and perform other duties as directed

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 (Steering, Suspension and Brakes) Trade Certification
• Motor Vehicle Repairer (Service Station Mechanic) Trade Certification
• Motor Vehicle Inspector Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate

Apprenticeship training

• Level one apprenticeship training
• Level two apprenticeship training
• Level three apprenticeship training
• Level four apprenticeship training

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• 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
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available