Automotive Service Technician (Red Seal)
Description
Position: Automotive Service Technician (Red Seal)
Location: Port Coquitlam
Do you enjoy working with automotive and mechanical parts? Are you a strong-willed individual ready to learn and advance your automotive knowledge? Join our team and turn your passion for automotives into a fulfilling career.
Lordco Auto Parts is Canada’s largest independently-owned automotive parts retailer, with over 100 locations across Western Canada and is a family-owned and operated business since 1974. Start your career in the automotive industry and grow with us today!
We got you covered!
Our employees are our family, and we want to make sure they are taken care of. Your health and well-being matter to us, and we are dedicated to providing top-notch programs and plans to support you and your loved ones. We want you to feel valued and welcomed within our diverse, inclusive team, and here’s how we do it:
- Extended Benefits for You and Your Family
- Health, Dental & Vision Care Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
- Education and Savings Plans, RRSP matching
- Health and Wellness program
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Generous Employee Perks and Discounts
- Career Development Support & Promote-From-Within Culture to enhance your expertise and maximize your career journey
- Work Flexibility to fit your unique schedule
- 3 weeks paid vacation
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Automotive Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical expertise, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. In this role, you’ll handle vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs, as well as assist with minor body work. You’ll contribute to a safe and efficient shop environment and help keep our fleet running smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Perform vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repairs
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues
- Conduct road tests following safe driving practices
- Assist with minor body work, including removal and installation of components such as bumpers, fenders and doors
- Maintain accurate service records and documentation
- Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Support fleet maintenance operations and contribute to team success
Qualifications
- Red Seal Certificate in Automotive Service Technician
- Minimum of five years of automotive service experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude with proven troubleshooting skills
- Working knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrical and electronic systems, brake systems, fuel, ignition, emission systems, drivetrain components, and HVAC systems
- Experience reading automotive schematics and using diagnostic tools
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple priorities
- Strong time management and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and comply with workplace safety standards, including the Lordco Occupational Health and Safety program
- Valid BC driver’s license with a clean driving record
At Lordco Auto Parts, we are committed to fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and prioritizes inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We recognize that embracing diversity enriches our workplace, enhances our perspectives, and fuels innovation.
Apply now and join our family today!
Pay range $34.00 - 40.00$ /hour, based on experience