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Licensed Automotive Mechanic (310S)

Perform comprehensive automotive diagnostics, repairs, and safety inspections on customer and company vehicles. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to apprentice technicians while maintaining general shop operations.

  • On-site
  • Ayr, ON
  • Posted Aug 10, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 9, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

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 Licensed Technician (310S) 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 310S Licensed Technician Certification required. Experienced in repair and service of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and components on a variety of vehicles Valid G Drivers’ License and Clean Driving Record Basic computer skills & able to utilization of smartphone required Must have their own tools. Nice To Haves License to complete Motor Vehicle Inspections (MVI) an asset 3 - 5 years of relevant experience Experience with OEM Diagnostics Previous Dealership experience 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: $35.00 - $40.00 CAD (Depending on experience, skill set, qualifications, and other relevant factors.)

What you’ll do

Perform comprehensive automotive diagnostics, repairs, and safety inspections on customer and company vehicles. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to apprentice technicians while maintaining general shop operations.

Requirements

Must hold a 310S Licensed Technician Certification and a valid G Driver's License with a clean record. Candidates must possess their own tools and have experience with mechanical, electrical, and electronic vehicle systems.

Benefits

• Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Employer HSA contributions • FSA options • 401K with company match • RRSP with company match • Internal promotions

Listed skills

  • Problem solvingPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Automotive Repair
  • Vehicle Diagnostics
  • Mechanical Inspections
  • Brake Repair
  • Exhaust System Repair
  • Front-end Alignment
  • Air Conditioning Service
  • Oil and Fluid Changes
  • Tire Changes
  • Frame Inspection
  • Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections
  • Powertrain Checks
  • Mentoring
  • OEM Diagnostics
  • Problem-solving
  • Computer Skills

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Apply by
Sep 9, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level