Automotive Apprentice
3 weeks ago
**Summary**
The Automotive Apprentice works in a fast-paced auto service environment, providing superior expertise to customers and the automotive team in automotive systems, diagnostics and repairs. Communication skills are essential to succeed in this position. The Automotive Apprentice builds customer loyalty and retention through trust, workmanship and reputation.
Customer Service
- Provides an excellent customer experience by ensuring an ongoing commitment to the needs of the customer and their vehicle.
- Explains procedures and repairs and any additional maintenance work required to customers in an effort to attain a trusting relationship and long-term retention.
- Liaises with Management/Service Advisors/Installers and Back Parts Window Associate to ensure a smooth flow of communication during repairs or maintenance work and that all commitments are achieved.
- Works with and is supervised by a Licensed Red Seal Automotive Technician before proceeding with any work
- Provides accurate estimates and written vehicle reports for all work performed.
- Provides quality workmanship to meet or exceed industry standards.
- Performs tasks in compliance with industry flat rate time allowances.
- Ensures that an unsafe vehicle is reported to the Licensed Red Seal Automotive Technician
- Ensures vehicles are kept clean and free of damage by using seat covers and floor mats.
- Retains used parts for the customer on request.
- Shares ideas and suggestions to improve the customer experience in the Automotive Service Centre.
- Deals with challenging situations in a professional manner.
Operations
- Performs accurate and complete vehicle inspections, diagnostics and repairs.
- Performs daily bay inspections in order to ensure shop neatness/cleanliness.
- Instructs monitors and verifies work completed by apprentices. Shares skill set and knowledge with staff members.
- Works with the Licensed Red Seal Automotive Technician to estimates cost and time for service and repair needs on the customer’s vehicle.
- Completes and reviews repair orders and vehicle inspection reports with customers and/or service advisors.
- Maintains company and personally-owned equipment and tools, as required.
- Remains current with up-to-date knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of most domestic and imported vehicles.
- Performs road tests in compliance with store policy.
- Is respectful of all shop tools and equipment.
- Participates in meetings and all training as required and listens to feedback to improve their own abilities.
- Complies with company, store and Automotive Service Centre policies.
- Abides by all health and safety programs and regulations. Reports any observed or potential hazards immediately.
- Uses professional language and maintains a professional appearance (e.g., uniform, hygiene, grooming and name tag) when interacting with others.
- Completes other tasks, as required.
**Requirements**Responsibilities and Tasks**
- Knowledge of current automobile technology.
- **2nd or 3rd automotive service technician apprentice**:
- Valid driver’s licence for province of employment.
- Ability to work effectively with computerized systems.
- Experience in a similar role, in a Canadian Tire Auto Service Centre, is considered an asset
- Strong orientation towards **customer service excellence**.
- Strong belief in the Canadian Tire Values of **honesty, integrity and respect**.
- Ability to serve customers in a **professional manner** and to inspire their confidence and trust.
- Ability to work effectively in a **fast-paced, customer-focused environment**.
- **Strong communication skills**, ability to listen carefully and to give precise instructions.
- Aptitude for building and maintaining **interpersonal relations**, both with customers and coworkers.
- Ability to **plan, organize, delegate and follow-up** on daily tasks.
- Ability to **resolve problems and make decisions**.
- Ability to work in a **team environment** to achieve common goals.
- Ability to **adapt** and **cope with pressure**.
- **Entrepreneurial and results oriented.**
**Required Skills and Abilities**
**Potential Career Opportunities**
- Next level: Licensed Red Seal Automotive Technician
**Physical Demands and Working Conditions**
In compliance with the store’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures:
- Standing/walking for 8 hours.
- Lifting and/or carrying of merchandise items, as required, on a regular, frequent and unassisted basis. Merchandise items may vary in weight from “light” to “heavy”.
- Lifting and turning repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Lifting above the shoulder, from floor to shoulder and floor to waist.
- Going up and down a ladder while carrying merchandise.
- Walking and carrying things at the same time and pushing/pulling, as required.
- Twisting, turning, reaching and working above shoulder level.
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