Automotive Technician Apprentice
Automotive Technician Apprentice
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Are you captivated by the idea of diving headfirst into a career as an Automotive Technician Apprentice Were searching for someone with unbeatable problemsolving skills and a fiery passion for tackling routine maintenance tasks like tires brakes and alignments. Does this sound like the thrilling challenge youve been eagerly anticipating
We are looking for an eager and motivated Automotive Service Technician Apprentice to join our lively team at our Kingston ON location. Jumping aboard our dynamic team means embarking on a thrilling journey through our leadingedge training program. Youll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of automotive technology while wielding the latest tools and equipment. Not only will you deliver exceptional service to our valued customers but youll also forge a promising path for yourself in the booming automotive industry.
Key highlights of this role
- We offer a structured work schedule and pride ourselves on having a supportive and safe work environment.
- Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced technicians.
- Potential to dive into apprenticeship training and work your way up from levels 1 to 2 to reach level 3.
- Assist experienced technicians with diagnosing and repairing vehicle issues.
- Upholding a safetyfirst mindset consistently adhering to PPE and safety protocols.
Why Kal Tire
- We aim for the team members career to be supported by quality leadership training and opportunities for advancement.
- This position pays $22.25 per hour. We offer a clear path for career advancement and wage increases along the way.
- Comprehensive extended group health benefits and RRSP contribution matching initiative.
- A positive and inclusive work culture emphasizing growth worklife balance and wellbeing.
- Ample opportunities for professional advancement including enriching training programs mentorship and tuition reimbursement.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Execute frontend brake services shocks and wheel alignments.
- Safely perform tire removal installation and repair for passenger and light truck vehicles. This includes removing wheel assemblies dismounting and mounting tires balancing inflating and reinstalling tires. Diagnose tire issues evaluate reparability and apply appropriate repair methods.
- Basic understanding and use of alignment machines flush machines oil lube and filter service.
- Execute frontend brake services shocks and wheel alignments.
- Assist and perform mechanical inspections and services including work order procedures alignment flush machines and oil lube and filter service.
- Deliver outstanding customer service consistently surpassing each clients expectations.
Qualifications and Success:
- Completion of Automotive Technician Program or equivalent
- A valid drivers license.
- Enthusiasm for the automotive industry and a desire to learn.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problemsolving skills
- Ability to excel in a physically demanding environment that includes heavy lifting and moving constantly throughout the day.
- Being safety conscious is of utmost importance always wear required PPE and follow instructed work protocols.
- Motivated positive attitude respectful work environment and develop team members in a positive atmosphere.
Our Inclusive Culture
At Kal Tire were dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued included and empowered to succeed. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and skills and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds identities and experiences.
Hiring Process
Upon shortlisting a member of our recruiting team will contact you and invite you to a telephone interview; successful candidates will then have the opportunity to meet and interview with members of our leadership team over MS Teams and in person.
Additionally as part of our standard hiring process prospective Team Members at the Job Offer stage will be requested to undergo a Canadian Criminal Record Check; candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employers to be considered for this position at this time.
Solving our customers automotive challenges and making a positive impact Its how we roll and its been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon BC. Over the years weve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise our makeithappen 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 retreader in Canada with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally and has a stateoftheart tire recycling facility in Chile where 40 of the weight of s tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition Kal Tires 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
