Who We Are:
At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.
What We Offer:
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
Mechanic I or II (Apprentice)
We’re looking for:
We are seeking an apprentice Automotive Service Technician with experience in automotive repair and inspections to diagnose, repair, maintain, and inspect customer and company vehicles. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain further experience in diagnostics and repair. This role may require flexibility in schedule, including Saturday shifts.
You Are:
- Dependable: You are reliable and can be counted on to complete your tasks as assigned.
- Detailed: You have a keen attention to detail and pridefully deliver quality work.
- Careful: You are mindful of your surroundings, working safely and carefully.
- Organized: You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can prioritize tasks.
You Will:
- Vehicle Inspections: Perform pre- and post-sale inspections (including test drives), frame inspections, and general vehicle inspections. Diagnose issues and identify necessary repairs.
- General Maintenance: Conduct oil and fluid changes, tire changes, and other routine maintenance tasks.
- Repair Services: Assist with brake jobs, exhaust system repairs, front-end alignments, ball joint replacements, air conditioning service, and maintenance of auction vehicles.
- Shop Support: Complete general shop maintenance, move vehicles, and assist other technicians with complex repairs to expand your knowledge and experience.
- Customer Service: (May) Assist with sourcing parts, providing quotes, and completing work orders.
Must Haves:
- Education or Certification as an Automotive Service Technician
- 1-3 years of experience in repair and service of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and components on a variety of vehicles
- Valid driver's abstract
- Basic computer skills & proficient smartphone use
- A proactive self-starter with strong communication and problem-solving skills and work ethic
Nice to Haves:
- Registered Apprentice preferred, or desire to obtain Red Seal qualification
- Can work independently and/or as a team as needed
Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you!
Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbents in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instruction or duties requested by an authorized person. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Compensation Range of
Hourly: $25.00 - $30.00 CAD
(Depending on experience, skill set, qualifications, and other relevant factors.)
Skills Required
- Education or certification as an Automotive Service Technician
- 1-3 years of experience repairing and servicing mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and components on various vehicles
- Valid driver's abstract
- Basic computer skills and proficient smartphone use
- Strong communication, problem-solving skills, proactive self-starter attitude, and strong work ethic
- Registered Apprentice status or desire to obtain Red Seal qualification
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
OPENLANE Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about OPENLANE and has not been reviewed or approved by OPENLANE.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is often described as generous and sometimes front‑loaded, with flexible scheduling and a paid volunteer day supporting work‑life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered decent and includes medical, dental, vision, HSA seed money, and employer‑paid disability and life insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting in the U.S. (or RRSP in Canada), providing a solid foundation for savings.
OPENLANE Insights
What We Do
We’re a tight-knit team of fearless entrepreneurs and diverse waybuilders redefining how used cars are bought and sold everyday. We make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful – by building the world’s greatest digital marketplaces for used vehicles. Our team helps the world’s largest OEMs, dealers, fleet operators, rental companies and financial institutions drive their businesses forward everyday. Looking for your next adventure? From creative design to engineering, software development to manufacturing, to marketing and finance - your journey can start here. Explore our roles today: corporate.openlane.com/careers
