Mechanical Technician III

General Employment Details Permanent Full-Time (40 Hours/ week) Hours : 7:30am-4:00pm Hourly Rate : $24-$31 Benefits: After completion of probationary period Reports to: Mechanical Manager   ADESA/OPENLANE Canada is the country's largest wholesale vehicle auction and remarketing services company. ADESA/OPENLANE provides state-of-the art facilities and technologies to help dealers and consignors buy and sell used cars, trucks, RVs, boats, motorcycles and heavy equipment. ADESA/OPENLANE Vancouver is one of ADESA/OPENLANE Canada's 14 wholesale vehicle auctions that are located across Canada, coast to coast and the employer of choice in the Canadian automotive remarketing industry. JOB SUMMARY: Working as part of our mechanical services team, our Mechanical Technician (Unlicensed) is responsible to assist within the Mechanical Department to complete diagnosis, repairs, inspections, and maintenance to vehicles as assigned while maintaining consistently high standards for technical efficiency and observing all safety requirements. RESPONSIBILITES:

• Complete pre and post sale inspections including test drives
• Complete general shop maintenance, pulling up vehicles into the shop, and test driving vehicles for diagnosis of repairs required
• Deliver of general maintenance services by conducting oil and fluid changes, tire changes, general vehicle inspections 
• Provide frame inspection services by conducting inspections of vehicle undercarriages to ensure no cracks, bends or other damage exists
• Assist with provision of general repair services by conducting general mechanical inspections and repairs including brake jobs, exhaust system jobs, front end alignments, ball joints, air conditioning, maintenance of auction vehicles and external referrals for transmission work.
• Provide frame inspection services by conducting inspections of vehicle undercarriages to ensure no cracks, bends or other damage exists
• Assist other technicians with complex / large jobs to expand your knowledge and experience
• May assist with sourcing parts & providing quotes to customer
• May assist with completing work orders including parts & labor entries

• Education or Certification as an Automotive Service Technician 
• 1-3 years’ experience in repair and service of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and components on a variety of vehicles.
• Position suitable for 2nd or 3rd year apprentice
• Valid drivers’ abstract
• Basic computer skills & able to utilization of smartphone required