Journeyman Automotive Service Technician

Calling all Journeyman Automotive Service Technicians! Are you tired of settling for less when you know you deserve more? It's time to make a change!

Rev up your career and join our team as an Automotive Superstar Technician! If you have a passion for all things automotive and love getting your hands dirty, this is the perfect opportunity for you. As an Automotive Service Technician, you'll be the hero of the garage, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles with your unmatched skills. Get ready to ignite your career with an exciting and fun-filled journey in the automotive industry!

This role is at Aurora Ford Yellowknife which is located at 20 Old Airport Road Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 3T2

What Sets You Apart:

• Journeyman Expertise: As a certified Journeyman Automotive Service Technician, you've reached the pinnacle of your craft. Your exceptional skills and experience make you a true master in your field. Show us what you're made of!
• Positive Attitude: As a technician, your enthusiasm and optimism will not only uplift your colleagues but also create a welcoming and supportive environment for our customers. Embrace challenges with a can-do mindset and spread positivity throughout the team, making every day in the garage a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
• Precision and Efficiency: Accuracy and efficiency are your middle names. You take pride in your work and deliver outstanding results every time. Slow-paced and mistakes have no place in your world of automotive excellence.
• Core Values - A beacon of trustworthiness and a happy-to-help attitude, you thrive in a collaborative environment. Your teammates can always count on you to go the extra mile, ensuring a supportive and cohesive team dynamic.
• This position requires fluency in written and spoken English. 

What's in It for You:

• Wage: $48 per hour for a full-time permanent position
• Employee Investment Program - Money back? Yes, please! Brace yourself for this irresistible offer. Our program guarantees a 10% return every year, up to a whopping 16%, based on Go Auto's profits.
• Vacation Vibes - We understand the importance of work-life balance. Picture yourself sipping margaritas on a sandy beach. After your first year, enjoy THREE WEEKS OF VACATION! Reach five years, and you'll have four weeks. Hit ten years, and you'll be soaking up FIVE weeks of vacation time!
• Health and Dental - Your well-being matters to us. Experience comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, dental coverage, and a health spending account. We want to see your biggest, brightest smile!
• Learn and Grow - We're committed to your growth and development. We will ensure you receive all of the latest OEM training as it becomes available.
• Climb the Ladder - With our promote-from-within culture, you'll have ample opportunities to grow along your chosen career path.
• Positive Team Environment - Join a vibrant team of like-minded individuals who share your passion and drive. We foster a positive and collaborative work environment where everyone supports and uplifts each other. Together, we celebrate victories, overcome challenges, and create lasting friendships.
• Giving Back Feels Great - We're all about making a positive impact. Every year, we donate to worthy causes like the Kids with Cancer Society and Go Auto Fuels the Schools.
• Find Your Life-Changing Career - We don't just offer jobs; we build lifelong careers. During your interview, ask us about our inspiring success stories of career growth within Go Auto.

What you will be doing:

• Maintain a “Fix it Right the First Time” mentality
• Professionally service and/or repair vehicles as assigned by dealership representative(s)
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive diesel and electrical systems including but not limited to: 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 specialized automotive repair equipment
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer’s performance specifications
• Road test vehicles for diagnostic and quality control purposes
• Complete all work in accordance with all industry safety standards and manufacturer and dealership procedures
• Supply and maintain an inventory of standard and specialized automotive technician tools required to perform all services and repairs. This does not include tools inventoried by the dealership as Special Service Tools (SST’s). All tools must be kept in good working order
• Maintain designated work area (bay) and shared work area (operation and cleanliness) in accordance with service management guidelines
• Use vehicle protection (seat covers, fender covers, steering wheel covers, etc.) on all vehicles
• Operate all vehicles safely and responsibly and adhere to posted speed limits on the dealership lot and on public roadways
• Dispose of fluids and chemicals and metal safely in accordance with established dealership, Provincial and Federal Environmental guidelines
• Understand manufacture and aftermarket warranty processes
• Recommend any maintenance type services due according to the dealerships’ maintenance schedule
• Document additional recommendations (upsells) in dealership estimating system (CDK VIS/VIL)
• Correctly utilize the CDK time clock system for time availability and work performed on RO’s
• Use dispatch system as per dealership process to obtain and process RO’s
• Use CDK VIS/VIL or manufacturer supplied electronic estimating program for estimate communication with service advisors and the parts department
• Provide the Service Advisor with an accurate labour quote and completion time estimate for any additional repairs or maintenance work recommendations noted during the maintenance and repair process
• Obtain authorization from the Service Advisor to perform additional sold repairs or maintenance
• Use manufacturer warranty labour time guide and service recall documentation to access correct warranty repair times and labour operations
• Obtain warranty upsell authorization from service management and the service advisor before performing any warranty work not listed on the RO
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins
• Document completed services and repairs by making appropriate notes showing detailed condition, cause and correction (CCC)
• Perform a visual quality control (QC) inspection on all vehicles after work completion and remove any tools, grease marks, dirt, etc. that was a result of the service or repair. Always return vehicles in the same or better condition than they were prior to servicing
• Complete all Inspections accurately
• Utilize video tools as directed by management
• Accurately tract and document work performed
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

At Go Auto, we're in the business of building careers, not just jobs. Discover our countless success stories of career growth during your interview.

Your journey to an extraordinary life starts right now. Rev up your ambitions and apply today!

You can apply directly to this posting or by email to careers@goauto.ca.

You can also call 780-733-8815.