Journeyman Automotive Technician - Island Owl Mazda

Location

British Columbia | Canada

Job description

ISLAND OWL MAZDA is growing again and we are looking for a Journeyman Automotive Technician to join our team in our busy Vancouver Island location. Our ideal candidate has a passion for the automotive industry, and a desire to work and live in an amazing location on Vancouver Island.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform Automotive Repairs - Mechanics perform standard vehicle repairs on their own, tasks such as changing brake pads and rotors, replacing vehicle fluids, and replacing car batteries
• Inspect and Test Vehicles - All vehicles must be tested before and after the repair procedure, a task that often falls to apprentice mechanics
• Follow Car Checklists - Mechanics use company-created automobile checklists to determine which repairs are needed on vehicles scheduled to be serviced
• Customer service –mechanics may speak with customers to learn the nature of their vehicle problems, explain repair processes
• Physical ability – candidates seeking this job must be physically able to complete tasks; mechanics stoop, crawl, work laying down, and lift heavy pieces of vehicle machinery
• Mechanical skills –mechanics must have a strong understanding of mechanics and engines in order to complete their daily duties and successfully repair all types of vehicle problems
• Test Car Batteries - Mechanics routinely disconnect batteries inside vehicles and hook them up to an in-shop testing device to determine their functionality

Requirements:

• Red seal Journeyman ticket required. Would also consider a 3rd year Apprentice as we are willing to train the right applicant
• Requires the ability to listen and absorb information, as well as the ability to relate information clearly to others
• Analytical abilities – dozens of different things can go wrong on any vehicle; mechanics must isolate the problems
• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent

Wage:

• Depending on experience; $34/hour plus bonuses

Benefits:

• Company events
• Extended health benefits

Experience:

• Automotive Technician: 3 years (preferred)

At Island Owl Mazda, we are in the business of helping clients from Campbell River and surrounding areas find the perfect new Mazda or pre-owned vehicle.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. The Steve Marshall Group hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values, our belief in diversity, and our enthusiasm for our customers, you will find a home with us.

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