Automotive Service Technician ApprenticeCollision Repair – Mechanical, Diagnostic & Inspection

ENTRY LEVEL POSITION

We are looking for Automotive Service Technician Apprentice (310S) to join our collision repair team.

This is a unique opportunity for an apprentice who wants to develop their mechanical, EV repair and diagnostic skills in a collision-focused repair environment. Rather than performing routine maintenance and general service work all day, this position focuses on inspecting, diagnosing, removing, replacing, and verifying mechanical components affected by vehicle collisions.

You will work alongside experienced collision technicians on EV and ICE vehicles.

Your responsibilities will include

Performing mechanical inspections on collision-damaged vehicles

Identifying damaged steering, suspension, drivetrain, cooling, HVAC, braking, and related mechanical components

Assisting with pre-repair and post-repair mechanical inspections

Removing and replacing suspension components, control arms, knuckles, wheel bearings, steering components, subframes, and related assemblies

Assisting with engine, transmission, drive-unit, and drivetrain removal when required for collision repairs

Performing wheel alignments and interpreting alignment measurements

Inspecting vehicles for hidden mechanical damage caused by an impact

Performing cooling system and A/C system repairs related to collision damage

Assisting with A/C recovery, vacuum and recharge procedures

Performing mechanical diagnostic scans and basic electrical diagnosis

Assisting with ADAS-related mechanical preparation and calibration procedures

Inspecting wiring,



connectors, sensors, harnesses, grounds, and mounting locations for collision-related damage

Properly documenting inspection findings and additional damage

Completing post-repair mechanical inspections and quality-control checks

Road testing vehicles when appropriate

Maintaining an organized and qualified work area

Skills That Will Set You Apart

Candidates with any of the following experience will be considered an asset:

Collision repair experience

Steering and suspension diagnosis

Wheel alignment experience

Electrical diagnosis

Scan-tool experience

ADAS systems or calibration experience

A/C service experience

EV or hybrid vehicle experience

Tesla or other OEM-specific training

Subframe, drivetrain, engine or transmission removal experience

Understanding of OEM repair information and service procedures

I-CAR training or collision-industry experience

Skills That Will Set You Apart

Candidates with any of the following experience will be considered an asset:

Collision repair experience

Steering and suspension diagnosis

Wheel alignment experience

Electrical diagnosis

Scan-tool experience

ADAS systems or calibration experience

A/C service experience

Subframe, drivetrain,



engine or transmission removal experience

Understanding of OEM repair information and service procedures

I-CAR training or collision-industry experience

This Position Is Different From a Typical Apprentice Role

This is not primarily an oil-change, tire-change, and maintenance position.

Our mechanical department supports the collision repair process.

You will learn to look at a damaged vehicle and determine not only what is broken, but why it is damaged, what other components may have been affected, and what needs to be inspected before the vehicle can safely return to the road.

You will gain exposure to:

Collision-related mechanical diagnosis

Modern steering and suspension systems

Vehicle electronics and networked systems

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)

EV and high-voltage vehicle technology

OEM repair procedures

Structural and mechanical relationships

Pre- and post-repair scanning

Alignment and vehicle geometry

Post-collision quality control

Who Will Succeed Here

We're looking for someone who is curious and wants to become a highly capable technician.

You should be the type of person who wants to understand why a vehicle pulls after an impact, why an alignment measurement is out of specification, whether a suspension component is bent, why a warning light appeared after a collision, or whether additional damage is hiding behind the obvious repair.

We can provide training and experience.

What we expect from you is effort, attention to detail, accountability, and a genuine willingness to learn.

📌 Automotive Service Technician Apprentice (Canada)
🏢 CSN Collision
📍 Canada