Licensed Automotive Technician

Description

Ready to drive your career forward and take the wheel of your future? If you love working with vehicles and take pride in delivering top-notch service, Kal Tire has the perfect opportunity for you! We're looking for Licensed Automotive Technician to perform from routine maintenance to complex repairs on compact cars, domestic vehicles and light-duty fleets. This full-time, permanent role is based in our Cochrane, AB store. 

Key Highlights of this role: 

 

• Enjoy a structured work schedule with hands-on mechanical tasks in a safe and well-equipped environment

• Mentor apprentices and play a key role in shaping the next generation of mechanics

• Unlock growth opportunities with a clear path to becoming a Lead Technician

• Join a company that's all about safety, quality, and growth

• Thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where your career can truly take off

Why Kal Tire? 

 

• Our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement

• Dental, vision, prescription, massage therapy, EAP benefits, profit sharing, RRSP matching, and paid vacation

• Comprehensive paid training program and access to cross-training opportunities to develop your skills

• Employee discounts on tires, services, and additional perks

• This position pays $36.60 /Hr. We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way

Day to Day Responsibilities 

 

• Perform a wide range of general mechanical services, including brake and suspension repairs, engine diagnostics, and routine maintenance

• Mentor and coach apprentices, sharing your expertise and helping develop their skills in a supportive, learning-focused environment

• Collaborate with a highly skilled team, working on various vehicles, from standard passenger cars to light trucks

• Assist in identifying potential mechanical opportunities with the Sales team

• Ensure the highest standards of safety and quality are maintained

Qualifications 

 

• You are fully licensed as an Automotive Service Technician

• A valid driver's license

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in front-end brakes, shocks, and wheel alignment.

• Skilled at inspections, diagnostics, adjustments, service, and repair on various vehicles.

• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach to problem-solving.

Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada. Successful candidates will complete a Canadian Criminal Record Check. 

Solving our customers' automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It's how we roll, and it's been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we've become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast.Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire's Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents.Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.