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Proudly doing business in Saskatoon since 1946, Merlin Ford Lincoln has an exciting opportunity for a Journeyman Automotive Technician in our busy Service Department. This crucial role requires a passion for the automotive industry while offering a high quality of knowledge and technical skills. Merlin Ford Lincoln has upheld a commitment to offering a high quality of service, and we know the key to our success begins with our employees.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform diagnostics, repairs and maintenance on vehicles with a focus on Ford models.
Adjust, repair or replace parts and components including fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems among others.
Maintain efficiency and accuracy in diagnostic work.
Demonstrate and champion a healthy and safe work environment.
Qualifications
Journeyman Mechanic Status or equivalent experience
Must hold a valid drivers license
Must have your own tools
Ford experience an asset
Automotive transmission experience an asset
Benefits
Competitive wages
Health Benefits, Wellness and Pension Plan
Employee Pricing on Products and Services
Ongoing Internal and External Training
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
Additional Skills
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Coach and instruct apprentices
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
- Estimate parts and labour costs
Type Of Experience
- Trucks
- Automobiles
Mechanical Repairer Specific Skills
- Test and adjust units to specifications
- Repair and replace mechanical units
- Inspect and test mechanical units
- Diagnose faults and malfunctions
Automotive Service Technician Specific Skills
- Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Road test motor vehicles and test automotive systems and components
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots