Automotive Service Technician

6 days ago


St Catharines, Canada Performance Auto Group Full time
Description

Position at Performance Auto Group

Drive for Excellence

With over four decades of excellence, St Catharines Volkswagen is dedicated to providing top-tier service to everyone who walks through our doors. We are the only dealership in Niagara that offers Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.

St. Catherines Volkswagen is looking for a 310S Licensed Automotive Technician to join their high-volume shop and is offering a Competitive Compensation Package including a flat hourly rate ranging from $35.00 - $40.00 per hour, a lucrative production bonus, a tool and boot allowance and a $5,000 signing bonus paid out after three and six months of employment.

About Us

Our purpose is to be the preferred automotive group by fostering fair and respectful relationships that positively impact our team, customers, partners, and communities. Our core values as an organization are the principles we were built on that guide us today:

  • Great Experience: Every customer is entitled to a great experience
  • Integrity: We are honest and transparent in our actions
  • Diversity: We are stronger through the inclusion of people, brands and ideas
  • Innovation: We passionately embrace opportunities for new and continuous improvements
  • Empowerment: We encourage and support our people in taking initiative
  • Giving Back: We positively impact the communities in which we live, work and raise families

Here’s What You’ll Deliver

  • Examine all vehicles to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
  • Prepare a complete report on the back of the repair order.
  • Estimate flat rate times for each recommendation. Use supplied flat-rate manuals and the Employer policies as a guide.
  • Obtain parts prices and note availability for each recommendation.
  • Perform all work as outlined on the front of the repair order and as authorized on the back, with efficiency and accuracy, and in accordance with company and factory standards.
  • Order all parts when authorization is received, unless specifically told otherwise. Indicate on the RO that you have done so.
  • Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or insurance, or if requested by the customer.
  • Road-test vehicles after service any time a wheel is removed, or any time a repair that might affect drivability is performed (i.e. tune-up, valve adjustment, brake work, suspension work, rattle/noise repair, etc.). Straight oil changes or transmission fluid changes are excluded.
  • Ensure that all work performed is thorough, accurate, and completed in a timely fashion.
  • Supervise work of all apprentice technicians or students; report immediately any deficiencies to the Service Manager.
  • Attend factory-sponsored training classes as scheduled by management.
  • Attend dealer-specified training courses as scheduled by management.
  • Keep abreast of all factory technical bulletins.
  • Learn and understand all current and emerging technologies as they apply to automobile service.
  • Maintain a high degree of concentration to prevent “comebacks”.
  • Ensure that customer cars are kept as clean or cleaner than when they arrived, both inside and out.
  • Keep the shop area neat and clean at all times.
  • Clean bay and bench at the end of each shift.
  • Dispose of garbage, recycling, etc. as required.
  • Understand and follow federal, provincial, and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.
  • Other duties as required by management.

What You Need To Succeed

  • Automotive Service Technician, fully licensed (310S or higher).
  • One to three years experience with automotive mechanical operations.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
  • Valid Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s license with a good driving record.
  • Strong diagnostic skills and a willingness to learn.
  • Must be team oriented, hardworking, strong work ethic, punctual with a positive attitude.

What’s in it for you?

  • Excellent management support and guidance
  • Opportunities through our Internal career mobility program
  • Access to health, dental and vision insurance
  • Tool and Boot Allowance
  • Competitive Production Bonus
  • Disability, critical illness and life insurance for the unexpected
  • Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for you and your family's wellness
  • Discount on vehicles, service and parts for you and your family
  • Discounts to retailers and service providers across the country
  • Free and engaging employee events
  • Did we mention we love giving back to our communities?
  • This compensation range will be based on knowledge, experience and bonus earnings***

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Compensation: Starting from $35.00 flat rate (based on experience)

Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Southern Ontario with over 2000 employees, 23 brands and 44 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Orangeville, St. Catharines, Huntsville and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet Direct, Ontario's largest indoor used car showroom.

We thank all applicants; however only those contacted for an interview will be considered. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people with special needs. Accommodations will be provided throughout the selection process as requested. For any inquiries please email us.



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