Apprentice- Level 1/2-Richmond Honda

OpenRoad Auto Group • Richmond, BC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

OpenRoad is seeking an Apprentice- Level 1/2 for their Richmond Honda dealership in the Service Department. This role is a Union Full-Time position. OpenRoad is a large and growing automotive retail group with a focus on customer experience and continuous improvement. They are looking for team players who are eager to learn, work hard, and take ownership. The company offers opportunities for career acceleration and growth within a forward-thinking culture.

This position involves performing general maintenance and repairs primarily on Lexus vehicles. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality work and will be part of a collaborative and progressive work environment.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of automotive equipment.
• Possess strong diagnostic and problem solving skills to ensure delivery of high quality work.
• A highly self-motivated and organized individual.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to effectively work with other members of the Service Department team.
• Must be committed to consistently delivering high quality work.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• A valid British Columbia driver’s license, with clean drivers abstract.
• Be available to work shift Saturdays.
• Must be a minimum 2 year Apprentice Level.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders from dispatch tower/Service Advisor and perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Advise Service Advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
• Inform dispatcher when job is started, finished, or interrupted. Be particularly attentive to Repair Orders on vehicles marked “RUSH” or “CUSTOMER WAITING”.
• Maintain documentation of work performed.
• Road-test vehicles to quality-check work performed, report any discrepancies to Service Manager.
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes. Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean.
• Keep shop area neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
• Comply with Federal, Provincial and Municipal regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Follow company safety policies and practices, and immediately, report any and all accidents to a Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• General maintenance and repairs primarily on Lexus vehicles.

Benefits

• Discounted Vehicle Purchasing Program
• Boot Allowance
• Computer Rebate Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employer RRSP Matching
• Internal and external, training & development opportunities for skill-development and growth
• Comprehensive extended health and dental plan, tailored around Associate wellness
• Recognition and Engagement Events!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed