Automotive Service Technician

Company operating name: Motor Werke

Business Address: 120-1765 Springfield Road, Kelowna BC, V1Y 5V5

Certified Automotive Service Technician

Motor Werke is growing and we are looking for experienced Automotive Service Technicians. We work on some of the finest-made vehicles on the road today, with the latest equipment, information systems, live tech support, and offer ongoing training. We want you to be the best at what you do and we are committed to helping you get there by providing you with the best facility and work environment.

If you are looking to use your skills in a shop that invests in its people and community and are passionate about European and import vehicles, then we want to hear from you. We are looking for people who take initiative, invest in their future and want to create opportunities for themselves and their peers.

Main duties:

• Electrical and engine troubleshooting and diagnostics of all vehicles, focusing primarily on European and Japanese makes and models – new and old!

• Review work orders and discuss work with the supervisor

• Inspect the motor vehicle in operation, road test, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults.

• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialised automotive repair equipment

• Test and adjust repaired systems to the manufacturer’s performance specifications

• Perform scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups

• Advise customers on work performed, general vehicle condition and future repair requirements

• Communicate effectively with team members and customers where applicable

• Provide a level of service that is unparalleled in our industry

Required qualifications, skills and abilities:

• Completion of secondary school

• Red Seal or Skilled Trade Certificate required or evidence of the skills to obtain one, including either successful completion of a four-year automotive service technician apprenticeship program OR a combination of over four years of work experience as an automotive technician and industry courses in automotive technology

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving abstract

• Able to operate a manual transmission vehicle

• Strong English language skills in both speaking and writing

• Ability to work well with peers

• Self-motivated and a willingness to learn

• The drive to accelerate your career

What we offer (benefits):

• Weekends off

• Top-of-industry compensation plus monthly bonuses

• Group extended health insurance benefits

• Company-paid training and certification support

• Clean and modern environment with top-of-the-range factory tooling and up-to-date software for diagnostics & programming equipment

• 13 two-post lifts, 1 Hunter fully automated flush mount alignment lift and overhead oil/air reels
  

Other reasons to consider Motor Werke:

• All techs have their own dual-screen computer at their workstation

• Spacious, clean and well-lit work areas

• Dedicated parts professional/estimator

• We are committed to leading our industry and setting the industry benchmark for genuine, authentic service and care

• Customers trust our shop so we always have plenty of work for our techs year-round

• Team outings quarterly!

• Weekly team lunches

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

• Use of the shop to work on your own personal vehicle in the evenings