Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician

Are you seeking a dynamic role as an Automotive Service Technician Journeyperson/Journeyman? Are you ready to manage routine maintenance and intricate repairs for compact cars and busy light-duty fleets?

You will perform various general mechanical services on various vehicles, from routine maintenance to complex repairs. Our focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction sets us apart in the industry. If you are ready to join our expanding team, apply now"

 ***Must be a Red Seal Automotive Service Technician

Key Highlights of this role:

• Flexible work schedule.
• Varying general hands-on mechanical work.
• Help to build up our mechanical program.
• Passionate about mentoring apprentices and growing the future generation of mechanics.
• Potential to become a Lead or "Head Tech."

Why Kal Tire?

• Our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality, leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement.
• We offer a structured work schedule and pride ourselves on having a supportive and safe work environment.
• This position pays $30.47/hr. We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
• Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees.
• A group RRSP/DPSP matching program
• A team member discount program that offers discounts on tires, services and more.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of general mechanical services, including brake and suspension repairs, engine diagnostics, and routine maintenance.
• Mentor and coach apprentices, sharing your expertise and helping develop their skills in a supportive, learning-focused environment.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled team, working on various vehicles, from standard passenger cars to light trucks.
• Assist in identifying potential mechanical opportunities with the Sales team.
• Ensure the highest standards of safety and quality are maintained.

Qualifications and Success

• You are certified as an Automotive Service Technician Journeyperson/Journeyman (Red Seal) or Licensed Mechanic.
• A valid driver's license
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in front-end brakes, shocks, and wheel alignment.
• Skilled at inspections, diagnostics, adjustments, service, and repair on various vehicles.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Motivated, Positive attitude, respectful work environment, and work with team members in a positive atmosphere.
• Being safety conscious is of utmost importance - always wear required PPE and follow instructed work protocols.

Our Inclusive Culture

At Kal Tire, we're 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 or in person.

To be considered for this position at this time, candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employer. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.

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Solving our customers' automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It's how we roll, and it's been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we've become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen 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 re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire's 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.