automotive service technician
Posted on July 30, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Kamloops Kia
Job details
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work setting: Workshop. Tasks: 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. 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. Coach and instruct apprentices. Provide customer service. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification. Automotive Service Technician (Fuel and Electrical Systems) Trade Certification. Motor Vehicle Repairer (Service Station Mechanic) Trade Certification. 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. Front end components. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Hand-eye co-ordination. Attention to detail. Manual dexterity. Standing for extended periods. 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. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.- Location 880 8th StKamloops, BCV2B 2X5
- Work location On site
- Salary$38.40 to $45.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Early morning, Morning, Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3635034
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Green job Help - Green job – Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting
- Workshop
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- 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
- Coach and instruct apprentices
- Provide customer service
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
- Automotive Service Technician (Fuel and Electrical Systems) Trade Certification
- Motor Vehicle Repairer (Service Station Mechanic) Trade Certification
Experience and specialization
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
- Front end components
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Standing for extended periods
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
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
Advertised until
2026-08-20
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