Job Title Automotive Mechanics
Salary $ 25.00
Location Nova Scotia
Noc Code 72410
TEER 2
Description Automotive service technicians inspect diagnose repair and service mechanical electrical and electronic systems and components of cars buses and light and commercial transport trucks. They are employed by motor vehicle dealers garages truck and trailer dealerships fleet maintenance companies and service stations automotive specialty shops transportation companies and retail establishments which have automotive service shops.
Job duties
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
- Inspect motor in operation road test motor vehicle and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
- Adjust repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including 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 manufacturers performance specifications
- Perform scheduled maintenance service such as oil changes lubrications and tune ups
- Advise customers on work performed general vehicle condition and future repair requirements.
- Inspect and test mechanical units such as engines transmissions axles and brake systems to locate faults and malfunctions
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components using hand and power tools
- Test and adjust units to specifications for proper performance
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed.
- Adjust repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems including chassis frame cab body engine and drive train air brakes steering and fuel hydraulic electrical and electronic systems
- Adjust repair or replace parts and components of trucktrailer systems including structural brake and electrical systems.
Requirements
- Proven experience as automotive mechanic(must have experience of working 7200 Hours)
- Excellent knowledge of mechanical electrical and electronic components of vehicles
- Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods
- Ability to handle various tools (e.g. pliers) and heavy equipment (e.g. lift)
- Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protections against accidents dangerous fluids chemicals etc.
- Excellent physical condition
- High school diploma is preferred; Certification from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship is preferred
- Valid certification and license as mechanic