automotive service technician
With some duties as a diagnostic technician - motor vehicles
Posted on May 26, 2026 by Employer details Down the Road Again Automotive Inc.
Job details
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Dusty. Dirty. Hot. Noisy. Non-smoking. Work setting: Garage. Workshop. Automobile. Automobile repair services. Tasks: Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems. 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 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. Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems. Repair or replace mechanical units or components. Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications. Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs . 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. Provide customer service. Change engine oil and lubricate running gears or moving parts of automobiles, trucks or heavy equipment. 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. HVAC Certificate. Motor Vehicle Inspector Certificate. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate. Computer and technology knowledge: Word processing software. Spreadsheet. Database software. Project management software. Area of specialization: Engine repair. 4-wheel drive. Electrical and electronic system. Diesel engines. Diagnostics. Alignment, steering and suspension. Brake system. Hydraulic system. Fuel and emission system. Ignition and electrical system. Automatic transmission. Standard transmission. Engine repair and overhaul. Drive train components. Auto body repair. Welding. Imported vehicles. Front end components. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. 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. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Tight deadlines. 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. Punctuality. Efficient interpersonal skills. Interpersonal awareness. Organized. Adaptability. Collaborative. Analytical. Creativity. Efficiency. Energetic. Goal-oriented. Integrity. Outgoing. Positive attitude. Proactive. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you live near the job location?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: To be determined. Health benefits: Health care plan. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site amenities. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Parking available. Support for mature workers- Location Waterloo, ONN2L 3V3
- Work location On site
- Salary$35.00 to $55.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 45 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- To be determined
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3494058
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Dirty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Garage
- Workshop
- Automobile
- Automobile repair services
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems
- 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 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
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
- Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs
- 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
- Provide customer service
- Change engine oil and lubricate running gears or moving parts of automobiles, trucks or heavy equipment
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
- HVAC Certificate
- Motor Vehicle Inspector Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet
- Database software
- Project management software
Area of specialization
- Engine repair
- 4-wheel drive
- Electrical and electronic system
- Diesel engines
- Diagnostics
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Brake system
- Hydraulic system
- Fuel and emission system
- Ignition and electrical system
- Automatic transmission
- Standard transmission
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Drive train components
- Auto body repair
- Welding
- Imported vehicles
- Front end components
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- 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
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Tight deadlines
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
- Punctuality
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Interpersonal awareness
- Organized
- Adaptability
- Collaborative
- Analytical
- Creativity
- Efficiency
- Energetic
- Goal-oriented
- Integrity
- Outgoing
- Positive attitude
- Proactive
- Quick learner
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-06-09
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