R&R Trading Ltd – Automotive Mechanic Deadline May 1, 2019

R&R Trading Ltd - Automotive Mechanic

Location:
Jn Marie & Sons Garage

Position:
Automotive Mechanic

Education:

Secondary School Education
Vocational experience or other experience in auto/diesel mechanics is required in lieu of high school diploma

Training/Experience Required:

Special Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Must have knowledge of both gas and diesel engines, transmissions, Suspension, brakes, electrical and test equipment, air tools, jacks, etc and automotive equipment and tools.

Communication Skills:

Basic communication skills to exchange information, give/receive simple instructions, and respond to inquiries (includes filling out forms (both paper and electronically).
Reads and interprets routine written or printed materials such as basic schematics, manuals, charts, diagrams, maps, or instruction materials.
Friendly and politer attitude to greet and communicate with customers.

Responsibilities:

Uses tools or equipment with expertise acquired through extensive experience and/or specialized training.
Diagnose problems, conduct test drives, etc before and after repair to ensure proper working order.
Must be able to trouble shoot, and make any necessary repairs to various brands and types of vehicles.
Perform periodic preventive maintenance to fleet vehicles.
Must be able to check fluid levels, brakes, tire condition, tune ups, lubes, etc.
Perform minor repairs to lights, switches, flat tires, etc.
Perform inspections to vehicles for road safety.
Maintains a clean service centre, parking lot, and front office.
Maintains tools and parts in a safe and clean manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must be able to use power tools, equipment and machinery, work in the outdoors with temperature changes, drive motorized equipment

Physical/Mental Requirements:

The employee must be able to stand/walk 6-8 hours per day. Employee’s job requires frequent to continuous bending/stooping, squatting/crouching, crawling/kneeling and frequent reaching above the shoulders; frequent pushing/pulling.
Employee’s job requires frequent carrying/lifting in order to transport parts/tools, brake drums, disk brake rotors, axles, flywheels, tires, batteries, etc.
Employee must possess manual dexterity/visual ability sufficient to work in, around, and under vehicles safely and efficiently.
Possess hearing/speaking ability to communicate with workers, hear engine noises to diagnose problems and to avoid danger.
Must be able to handle exposure to gas, dust, exhaust fumes, gases, battery acids, etc.

Ideal Candidate:

Successful performance of the job requires good customer service/people skills.
Must follow safety guidelines and policies to reduce accident or injury.
Proper attendance and leave policies.
Must have self-discipline and effective problem solving are necessary to diagnose problems and to anticipate potential concerns.
Must have flexible hours and days of work.
Must be able to cooperate with other staff members and have a positive attitude towards management, staff, customers, and the public.

Supervision exercised:

Employee does not provide direct supervision over staff and reports to the Managing Director.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
May 1, 2019
Drop off: Jn Marie & Sons gas station Garage
Email: roryjnmarie@gmail.com

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