Automotive Service Technician- Red Seal

General Employment Details
Permanent Full-Time (40 Hours/ week)
Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm

Hourly Rate: $30-$35

Benefits: After completion of probationary period

Reports to: Mechanical Manager

We Are:

At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. 
 

• We're a technology company building the world's most advanced-and uncomplicated-digital marketplace for used vehicles.
• We're a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use.
• And we're an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Our Values: 

Driven Waybuilders. We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create and innovate.

Relentless Curiosity. We seek to understand and improve our customers' experience.

Smart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.

Fearless Ownership. We deliver what we promise and learn along the way

What We Offer: 
 

• Competitive pay
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Immediately Vested RRSP (Canada) with company match
• Paid Vacation, Float, and Care Time
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Long Term Disability
• Robust Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health
• Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer in your community
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
• Stock Options at a discounted rate after 6 months of continuous employment
• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization

We're looking for: 

We are seeking a Red Seal Automotive Service Technician with experience in automotive repair and inspections. You will be involved in diagnosis, repairs, inspections, and maintenance of customer or company vehicles. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your experience in diagnostics and repair, and may serve as a mentor for apprentice technicians. This role may require flexibility in schedule, including Saturday shifts.

You Are:
 

• Knowledgeable. You have a high level of knowledge and share your expertise to assist other technicians with diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Reliable. You are dependable and can be counted on to complete your tasks as assigned.
• Detail-oriented. You have a keen attention to detail and take pride in delivering quality work.
• Careful. You are mindful of your surroundings, working safely and carefully.
• Organized. You are comfortable working in a fast paced environment, and can prioritize tasks.

You Will:
 

• Complete general repair services by conducting general mechanical inspections and repairs including brake jobs, exhaust system jobs, front end alignments, ball joints, air conditioning, maintenance of auction vehicles and external referrals for transmission work.
• Deliver general maintenance services by conducting oil and fluid changes, tire changes, general vehicle check overs and related duties as well as ensuring that all safety procedures are followed
• Conduct frame inspections of vehicle undercarriages to ensure no cracks, bends or other damage exists
• Complete pre and post sale inspections including test drives
• Complete motor vehicle safety inspections by conducting body, frame and damage checks, transmission, differential and overall powertrain checks, and completion of the required safety checklist for confirmation of work completed
• Complete general shop maintenance, pulling up vehicles into the shop, and test driving vehicles for diagnosis of repairs required
• Provide guidance and assistance to apprentice technicians learning the trade
• May assist with sourcing parts & providing quotes to customer
• May assist with completing work orders including parts & labor entries

Must Haves:
 

• Red Seal Automotive Service Technician Certification
• Experienced in repair and service of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components on a variety of vehicles
• Valid Drivers' License
• Basic computer skills & able to utilization of smartphone required

Nice to Haves:
 

• License to complete Motor Vehicle Inspections (MVI) an asset
• 5+ years experience
• Proven ability as a team player
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a positive and professional attitude
• A motivated self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment

Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you!

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbents in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instruction or duties requested by an authorized person. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Compensation Range of
Hourly: $30.00 - $35.00
(Depending on experience, skill set, qualifications, and other relevant factors.)