Automotive Service Technician

About the role

Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Ontario with over 2000 employees, 23 brands and 44 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Orangeville, St. Catharines, Huntsville and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet, Canada’s largest indoor used car showroom.

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Compensation (expected flat hourly rate): $30.00 – $35.00 per hour under our skilled trades flat‑rate (piece work) compensation plan.

Expected annual earnings: $60,000 – $110,000 per year, based on historical earnings at this location and typical productivity; actual earnings vary based on individual output and service department repair order volumes.

Responsibilities

• Examine all vehicles to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Prepare a complete report on the back of the repair order.
• Estimate flat‑rate times for each recommendation. Use supplied flat‑rate manuals and the Employer policies as a guide.
• Obtain parts prices and note availability for each recommendation.
• Perform all work as outlined on the front of the repair order and as authorized on the back, with efficiency and accuracy, and in accordance with company and factory standards.
• Order all parts when authorization is received, unless specifically told otherwise. Indicate on the RO that you have done so.
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or insurance, or if requested by the customer.
• Road‑test vehicles after service any time a wheel is removed, or any time a repair that might affect drivability is performed (e.G., tune‑up, valve adjustment, brake work, suspension work, rattle/noise repair). Straight oil changes or transmission fluid changes are excluded.
• Ensure that all work performed is thorough, accurate, and completed in a timely fashion.
• Supervise work of all apprentice technicians or students; report immediately any deficiencies to the Service Manager.
• Attend factory‑sponsored training classes as scheduled by management.
• Attend dealer‑specified training courses as scheduled by management.
• Keep abreast of all factory technical bulletins.
• Learn and understand all current and emerging technologies as they apply to automobile service.
• Maintain a high degree of concentration to prevent “comebacks”.
• Ensure that customer cars are kept as clean or cleaner than when they arrived, both inside and out.
• Keep the shop area neat and clean at all times.
• Clean bay and bench at the end of each shift.
• Dispose of garbage, recycling, etc. as required.
• Understand and follow federal, provincial, and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Other duties as required by management.

Requirements

• Automotive Service Technician, fully licensed (310S or higher).
• Hyundai Master Technician is an asset.
• 2–5 years experience with automotive mechanical operations.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and good driving record.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and succeed.
• Must be team oriented, hardworking with a positive attitude.
• Grade 12 diploma or GED.
• Work effectively without supervision.
• Proven knowledge and experience with automotive mechanical operations.
• Work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be reliable and able to work productively.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Personable, reliable, courteous.
• Excellent diagnostic and electrical skills.

Benefits

• Excellent management support and guidance.
• Opportunities through our Internal career mobility program.
• Access to health, dental and vision insurance.
• Tool and Boot Allowance.
• Competitive Production Bonus.
• Disability, critical illness and life insurance for the unexpected.
• Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for you and your family's wellness.
• Discount on vehicles, service and parts for you and your family.
• Discounts to retailers and service providers across the country.
• Free and engaging employee events.