Automotive Service Technician – Penticton, BC (J,A)
Location: Penticton, BC
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $42–$50 per hour (straight time) + Productivity Bonus
Employer: Established Independent Automotive Repair & Tire Shop
Relocation Assistance: Normally as a forgivable loan
About the Position
We are looking for an experienced Automotive Journeyman Technician to join a busy, established automotive repair and tire shop in Penticton, BC. They will also consider a 4th yr Apprentice
Our client, is looking for someone who is technically strong, productive, dependable, and takes pride in doing the job right the first time. Who can work on AC and CVIP ready
This is a great opportunity for a technician who enjoys working on a variety of makes and models and wants steady work, competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive shop environment.
What We're Looking For
- Red Seal Automotive Service Technician certification , or;
- Automotive Apprentice Technician, 4th yr
- Strong automotive diagnostic skills
- Experience working on multiple makes and models
- Strong passenger vehicle and light-truck experience
- Electrical and electronic diagnostic experience
- Ability to troubleshoot problems rather than simply replace parts
- Strong mechanical knowledge
- Good productivity and time-management skills
- Consistent quality workmanship
- Low comeback rate
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work independently
- Team-oriented attitude
- Professional communication skills
- Willingness to help apprentices and less-experienced technicians
Compensation
$42–$50 per hour, depending on:
- Automotive repair experience
- Diagnostic ability
- Productivity
- Quality of workmanship
- Ability to work independently
- Overall technical capability
Higher rates are available for technicians who demonstrate strong diagnostics, high production, consistent quality, and a low comeback rate.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Matching RRSP
- Paid vacation
- Overtime opportunities
- Four 10-hour shifts during portions of the summer and winter
- No weekend work during the 4 x 10 schedule
- Employee parts pricing at cost + 10%
- After-hours shop access for personal vehicle work
- Uniforms provided
- PPE provided
- Annual hearing testing
- Team events
- Christmas party
- Consistent workflow
- Established customer base
- Supportive shop environment
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Pay: $42.00-$50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Penticton, BC: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)
Experience:
- Automotive repair: 4 years (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Canadian Drivers' License (required)
- Canadian Automotive Journeyman Ticket (preferred)
- Registered Automotive Apprentice Technician (preferred)
Work Location: In person
