About Us:
Oxbow Tire Ltd. is a trusted leader in automotive repair and maintenance services located in Oxbow, Saskatchewan. We specialize in servicing passenger vehicles, light trucks, and commercial vehicles, ensuring every customer receives safe, reliable, and professional care. Be part of our skilled team committed to delivering exceptional results and building long-lasting customer relationships.
Job Summary:
Oxbow Tire Ltd. is seeking a skilled and motivated Automotive Service Technician to join our team. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining passenger vehicles and light trucks, with a strong emphasis on vehicle electronics. While experience with diesel trucks and commercial transport systems is a valued asset, it is not a requirement. If you’re detail-oriented, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and are passionate about automotive systems, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electronic components of passenger vehicles and light trucks.
- Conduct inspections and tests to identify faults and malfunctions in automotive systems.
- Review work orders and communicate findings to supervisors to determine repair requirements.
- Perform road tests to verify proper functionality of repaired systems.
- Conduct scheduled maintenance services, including oil changes, brake replacements, and tire servicing.
- Advise service writers on completed work and recommend future repair or maintenance needs.
- Complete detailed documentation of diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance services performed.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to apprentices.
- Deliver outstanding customer service by explaining repair processes and outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive repair and maintenance.
- Experience with diesel trucks and commercial transport systems is an asset but not required.
- Red Seal designation is an asset but not mandatory.
- Journeyman Automotive Service Technician certification is an asset but not required.
- Proficient in English, both verbal and written.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
Physical and Legal Requirements:
Applicants should be able to lift over 50 lbs. comfortably, pass a drug and alcohol test, and provide a clean 5-year driving abstract (minor infractions acceptable). A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required.
Work Environment:
This is an on-site role at our Oxbow, SK, location. While the primary focus will be on passenger vehicles and light trucks, occasional work on diesel and commercial vehicles may be required.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive health benefits package, including:
- Dental coverage
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
We welcome applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with valid Canadian work permits. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who are not authorized to work in Canada.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.52-$45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oxbow, SK: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Application question(s):
- Why are you looking for a new opportunity?
Experience:
- automotive technician: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Journeyman license in Automotive or Other trade (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
