Job Description

Company: Panther Motor Cars Ltd. o/a Abbotsford Mazda

Business Information: Abbotsford Mazda offers a complete service for your vehicle: Vehicle Health Check Inspection and Report Form, detailing anything on your Mazda that may need attention – now or in the future, as well as factory-recommended maintenance schedule. Our Mazda Service Centre is staffed with service professionals using genuine Mazda parts and equipment designed specifically for your vehicle.

Business Address: 30270 Automall Drive, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5M1

Work Location: Same as above.

Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date As soon as possible

Job Duties:

• 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 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
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Test and adjust units to specifications
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Test drive customers’ vehicles after service and/or repairs are completed

Requirements

Education: Completion of secondary school is required.

Experience: Completion of a four-year automotive service technician apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in automotive technology is required.

A valid driver’s license (class 5) is required for vehicle testing and driving.

Experience in diagnose and repair of passenger cars is required.

Being eligible to obtain the Automotive Service Technician Red Seal certificate is a strong asset.

Area of specialization: Engine repair, Electrical and electronic system, Diagnostics; Alignment, steering and suspension; Brake system, Fuel and emission system, Ignition and electrical system, Automatic transmission, Standard transmission, Engine repair and overhaul, Drive train components, Front end components; Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

Work conditions and Physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Attention to detail, Manual dexterity, Standing for extended periods, Handling heavy loads, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability: Accurate, Client focus, Excellent written and oral communication, Flexibility, Judgement, Team player, Initiative, Efficient interpersonal skills, Organized.

Work site environment: Dusty, Dirty, Noisy.

Weight handling:  Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Language: English is required

Salary: Flat rate is $34.62 per hour, 37.5 hours per week.

Benefits: Dental, disability and extended medical insurance are provided by the employer, as well as, vision care, group insurance, life insurance, medical benefits and piece work. Work uniforms and Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by the employer.

Important Information: Flexibility in schedule is required. The worker will work 8-hour shifts per day that will be scheduled on a monthly basis within the business operating hours: From Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., or from Tuesday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The schedule includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Overtime may be required depending on the business needs.

Apply by e-mail to: lmia@trotmanautogroup.com

**Please apply with the subject: Job Application – Automotive Service Technician**

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Price work, Permanent employment, Full time, Apprenticeship, Work experience placement, LMIA, Shift work, Saturday, Monday to Friday,

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