automotive mechanic Apprentice job
Posted on August 07, 2026 by Employer details Midas Auto service & tires
Job details
Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Dusty. Dirty. Hot. Noisy. Work setting: Garage. Tasks: Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit. Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions. Inspect motor in operation. Road test motor vehicles . 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. Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements. Complete reports to record problems and work performed. Provide customer service. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification. Tire, wheel and rim mechanic. Driver's Licence (Class 2 or B or C). First Aid Certificate. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Apprenticeship training: Level one apprenticeship training. Level two apprenticeship training. Area of specialization: Engine repair. 4-wheel drive. Electrical and electronic system. Diagnostics. Alignment, steering and suspension. Brake system. Hydraulic system. Fuel and emission system. Ignition and electrical system. Engine repair and overhaul. Drive train components. Plastics repair. Welding. Front end components. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. 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. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Other benefits: Team building opportunities. Parking available.- Location Halifax, NSB3K 4N8
- Work location On site
- Salary$28.00 to $32.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week Minimum wage is guaranteed
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3613554
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 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 site environment
- Dusty
- Dirty
- Hot
- Noisy
Work setting
- Garage
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- Inspect motor in operation
- Road test motor vehicles
- 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
- Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Provide customer service
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
- Tire, wheel and rim mechanic
- Driver's Licence (Class 2 or B or C)
- First Aid Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Apprenticeship training
- Level one apprenticeship training
- Level two apprenticeship training
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Engine repair
- 4-wheel drive
- Electrical and electronic system
- Diagnostics
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Brake system
- Hydraulic system
- Fuel and emission system
- Ignition and electrical system
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Drive train components
- Plastics repair
- Welding
- Front end components
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- 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
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
Benefits
Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
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
2026-08-21
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