Automotive Service Technician

OPENLANE • Vancouver, BC

52d • Onsite

About The Position

At OPENLANE, we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. We are seeking an Unlicensed Automotive Service Technician with experience in automotive repair and inspections. You will be involved in diagnosis, repairs, inspections, and maintenance of customer or company vehicles. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your experience in diagnostics and repair. OPENLANE is a technology company delivering next generation tools to accelerate and simplify remarketing, an analytics company leveraging data to inform and empower customers, and an auction company powering digital used vehicle marketplaces. In 2021, OPENLANE sold nearly 2.6 million vehicles valued at over $40 billion through our auctions and generated approximately $2.3 billion in revenue. Our integrated digital marketplaces and vehicle logistics centers reduce risk, improve transparency and streamline the experience for customers in about 75 countries. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, OPENLANE has about 5,000 employees and maintains business units across North America, Europe, the Philippines and Uruguay. Together, the OPENLANE brands provide a complete remarketing solution for our customers.

Requirements

• Certification as an Automotive Service Technician (310S in Ontario) required
• Experienced in repair and service of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and components on a variety of vehicles
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Basic computer skills & able to utilization of smartphone required

Nice To Haves

• Registered Apprentice (3rd or 4th year) preferred
• License to complete Motor Vehicle Inspections (MVI) an asset
• Proven ability as a team player
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a positive and professional attitude
• A motivated self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Complete 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.
• Deliver general maintenance services by conducting oil and fluid changes, tire changes, general vehicle check overs and related duties as well as ensuring that all safety procedures are followed
• Conduct frame inspections of vehicle undercarriages to ensure no cracks, bends or other damage exists
• Complete pre and post sale inspections including test drives
• Complete motor vehicle safety inspections by conducting body, frame and damage checks, transmission, differential and overall powertrain checks, and completion of the required safety checklist for confirmation of work completed
• Complete general shop maintenance, pulling up vehicles into the shop, and test driving vehicles for diagnosis of repairs required
• May assist with sourcing parts & providing quotes to customer
• May assist with completing work orders including parts & labor entries

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
• Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization
• Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement

What This Job Offers

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