Automotive Service Technician

Job Description

Journeyman Automotive Service Technician

Calling all Journeyman Automotive Service Technicians! Are you tired of settling for less when you know you deserve more? It's time to make a change!

Rev up your career and join our team as an Automotive Superstar Technician! If you have a passion for all things automotive and love getting your hands dirty, this is the perfect opportunity for you. As an Automotive Service Technician, you'll be the hero of the garage, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles with your unmatched skills. Get ready to ignite your career with an exciting and fun-filled journey in the automotive industry!

This role is for 2 Openings at Peace River Ford which is located at 9902 74 Street Peace River, AB T8S 0A8

What Sets You Apart:

• Journeyman Expertise: As a certified Journeyman Automotive Service Technician, you've reached the pinnacle of your craft. Your exceptional skills and experience make you a true master in your field.
• Positive Attitude: Your enthusiasm and optimism will uplift your colleagues and create a welcoming environment for our customers.
• Precision and Efficiency: Accuracy and efficiency are your middle names. You take pride in your work and deliver outstanding results every time.
• Core Values: You thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring a supportive and cohesive team dynamic.
• This position requires fluency in written and spoken English.

What's in It for You:

• Wage: $42 per hour for a full-time permanent position
• Employee Investment Program: Our program guarantees a 10% return every year, up to a whopping 16%, based on Go Auto's profits.
• Vacation Vibes: After your first year, enjoy THREE WEEKS OF VACATION! Reach five years, and you'll have four weeks. Hit ten years, and you'll be soaking up FIVE weeks of vacation time!
• Health and Dental: Experience comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, dental coverage, and a health spending account.
• Learn and Grow: We will ensure you receive all of the latest OEM training as it becomes available.
• Climb the Ladder: You'll have ample opportunities to grow along your chosen career path.
• Positive Team Environment: Join a vibrant team of like-minded individuals who share your passion and drive.
• Giving Back Feels Great: We donate to worthy causes like the Kids with Cancer Society and Go Auto Fuels the Schools.
• Find Your Life-Changing Career: We build lifelong careers. Ask us about our inspiring success stories of career growth within Go Auto.

What you will be doing:

• Maintain a “Fix it Right the First Time” mentality
• Professionally service and/or repair vehicles as assigned by dealership representative(s)
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive diesel and electrical systems including but not limited to: fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer’s performance specifications
• Road test vehicles for diagnostic and quality control purposes
• Complete all work in accordance with all industry safety standards and manufacturer and dealership procedures
• Supply and maintain an inventory of standard and specialized automotive technician tools required to perform all services and repairs
• Maintain designated work area (bay) and shared work area (operation and cleanliness) in accordance with service management guidelines
• Use vehicle protection (seat covers, fender covers, steering wheel covers, etc.) on all vehicles
• Operate all vehicles safely and responsibly and adhere to posted speed limits on the dealership lot and on public roadways
• Dispose of fluids and chemicals and metal safely in accordance with established dealership, Provincial and Federal Environmental guidelines
• Understand manufacture and aftermarket warranty processes
• Recommend any maintenance type services due according to the dealerships’ maintenance schedule
• Document additional recommendations (upsells) in dealership estimating system (CDK VIS/VIL)
• Correctly utilize the CDK time clock system for time availability and work performed on RO’s
• Use dispatch system as per dealership process to obtain and process RO’s
• Use CDK VIS/VIL or manufacturer supplied electronic estimating program for estimate communication with service advisors and the parts department
• Provide the Service Advisor with an accurate labour quote and completion time estimate for any additional repairs or maintenance work recommendations noted during the maintenance and repair process
• Obtain authorization from the Service Advisor to perform additional sold repairs or maintenance
• Use manufacturer warranty labour time guide and service recall documentation to access correct warranty repair times and labour operations
• Obtain warranty upsell authorization from service management and the service advisor before performing any warranty work not listed on the RO
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins
• Document completed services and repairs by making appropriate notes showing detailed condition, cause and correction (CCC)
• Perform a visual quality control (QC) inspection on all vehicles after work completion
• Complete all Inspections accurately
• Utilize video tools as directed by management
• Accurately track and document work performed
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

At Go Auto, we're in the business of building careers, not just jobs. Discover our countless success stories of career growth during your interview.

Your journey to an extraordinary life starts right now. Rev up your ambitions and apply today!

You can apply directly to this posting or by email to careers@goauto.ca.

You can also call 780-733-8815.