Automotive Service Technician - Red Seal

Job summary

The technician will perform mechanical inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on various vehicles, including brake, exhaust, and powertrain systems. Additionally, they will provide mentorship to apprentice technicians and ensure all safety and quality standards are met.

Job details

Who We Are: At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. What We Offer: Competitive pay Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US) Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement 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 Class 5 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: $38.00 - $40.00 (Depending on experience, skill set, qualifications, and other relevant factors.) OPENLANE makes wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. Our end-to-end platform serves the remarketing needs of the world’s largest OEMs, dealers, fleet operators, rental companies and financial institutions. We’re a technology company delivering next generation tools to accelerate and simplify remarketing. We’re an analytics company leveraging data to inform and empower our customers with clear, actionable insights. And we’re an auction company powering the world’s most advanced digital used vehicle marketplaces. In 2021, OPENLANE sold nearly 2.6 million vehicles valued at over $40 billion through our auctions and generated approximately $2.3 billion in revenue. Our integrated digital marketplaces and vehicle logistics centers reduce risk, improve transparency and streamline the experience for customers in about 75 countries. OPENLANE continues to make investments in innovation, strategic acquisitions and integrations to better serve our customers. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, OPENLANE has about 5,000 employees and maintains business units across North America, Europe, the Philippines and Uruguay. Together, the OPENLANE brands provide a complete remarketing solution for our customers. California Residents: Click here to learn more about the personal information we collect in the application process. Also, click here for how we adhere to the California Fair Chance Act. Canadian Residents: Click here to learn more about how we adhere to the provincial Human Rights Codes and any accessibility and/or disability legislation" OPENLANE is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

What you’ll do

The technician will perform mechanical inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on various vehicles, including brake, exhaust, and powertrain systems. Additionally, they will provide mentorship to apprentice technicians and ensure all safety and quality standards are met.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Red Seal Automotive Service Technician Certification and possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License. A minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive repair and service is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• RRSP with company match
• Internal promotions
• Career advancement opportunities

Listed skills

• Basic Computer · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Integrations · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Fleet · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred
• basic computer skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Automotive repair
• Diagnostics
• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical inspections
• Brake repair
• Exhaust system repair
• Front end alignments
• Air conditioning maintenance
• Tire changes
• Frame inspections
• Mentoring
• Work order management
• Electrical systems repair
• Electronic systems repair
• Communication
• Problem-solving

Job areas

• Trades
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Logistics

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