Lead Automobile Technician/Mechanic
Company: WRENCHPATROL
Job Title: Lead Automotive Technician
Location: Burnaby, BC
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Salary equivalent to $30/hr or more, incentive package, benefits, ownership potential
Education: Journeyman (certified, Red Seal)
Experience: Minimum 5 years post-certification
WrenchPatrol is growing and have an opening for a Lead Automotive Technician whose knowledge,
experience and entrepreneurial aspiration is required to help to continue building the business and
company brand. This position would be well suited to individuals who have been looking to make the
next step in their respective careers and be a part of building an innovative new company.
Looking for growth, new approaches, new technology?
WrenchPatrol isn’t your ordinary shop. It’s all about customer experience. It puts you in control, using
your knowledge and expertise to do what’s right for the customer. It means you will share responsibility
for growing the business through ideas and operational excellence. It also means that you will learn
cutting edge technology and business skills. We are a young business with a novel business concept and
have recently been featured on CTV news. It was founded by two open-minded entrepreneurs that have
a track record of success and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) at Queens and Cornell
University to back it up.
Compensation Package Details:
This is a ground floor opportunity to help grow a new-concept shop. We pay salary, offer a very strong
incentive package, including benefits. Equity ownership may be offered to a candidate of exceptional fit.
Job Purpose:
 General inspection, maintenance and repair for passenger vehicles and light trucks
 Training, assistance, and supervising of auto technicians of varying levels of experience
 Oversee daily operations
 Advising business owners on technical capabilities
Job Responsibilities:
 Day to day business operations
 Inspecting and testing vehicles, completing preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil
changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing and replacing filters.
 Listening to customers’ descriptions of issues, repairing engine failures, repairing mechanical
and electrical systems malfunctions, replacing parts and components.
 Verifying vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.
 Keeping shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting
breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
 Containing costs by using warranty and evaluating service and parts options.
 Keeping supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
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Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical
publications.
Supervising and mentoring employees, assisting with recruitment and managing scheduling.
Advising and exploring of desirable service/product offering opportunities to maximize shop
profits and minimize risk.
Honest, dependable, motivated
Positive, up beat personality
Exceptional customer service focus
Safety and environmentally focused given the nature of the working environment
Creative, high energy and persistent natured
Able to make sound recommendations
Excellent communication skills
Analytical with exceptional problem solving skills
Strong computer skills
Helps create a safe work environment and positive work culture
Takes ownership of daily operations and leads by example
Requirements:
 Valid Automotive Mechanic certification (Journeyman)
 5+ years of post-certification and general repair experience
 Great operator and able to wear many hats in any given day
 Experience in a variety of shops or with experience on a large range of vehicles preferred
 Should have one or more specializations (e.g. Diesel Engine, advanced diagnostics, electrical
repair, natural gas, hybrids, etc.)
 Expertise and drive in managing and coaching apprentices and newly certified staff
 AirCare and Provincial safety inspection certification desired
 Sound knowledge of computerized diagnostic equipment
 Must have a valid driver's license along with a conviction free history.
Please forward a Resume, Cover Letter and copies of your certifications in response to this ad.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.