Senior Automotive Service Technician / Lead Technician

Build Your Career at Master Auto Service

Master Auto Service is a family-owned and operated automotive repair business that has proudly served Sydney and Cape Breton for more than 50 years.

We are looking for an experienced Automotive Service Technician who is ready to take the next step in their career.

This is more than a technician position. We are looking for someone with the technical ability, initiative and leadership potential to become an important part of the future of our business.

The successful candidate will have the chance to grow from a Lead Technician into service leadership and potentially management responsibilities over time.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

We are not simply looking for someone to complete repair orders.

We are looking for an experienced automotive professional who wants to:

- Continue developing their technical skills
- Take ownership of the quality of their work
- Help mentor and support other technicians
- Develop leadership and shop-management skills
- Become involved in improving shop efficiency and workflow
- Build strong relationships with customers and coworkers
- Grow into increasing levels of responsibility

For the right person, there is a genuine opportunity for long-term career advancement with Master Auto Service.

Potential Career Path

Depending on the candidate's skills, interests and performance, the potential career path may include:

Lead Technician → Lead Service Advisor → Relief Manager → Assistant Manager → Senior Management / Future Opportunities (Ownership share)

We will work with the right candidate to develop a career path that matches their strengths and long-term goals.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Automotive Service Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing, servicing and repairing a wide range of passenger vehicles.

Your responsibilities may include

Automotive Repair & Maintenance

- Perform routine maintenance and oil services
- Diagnose and repair brake systems and components
- Diagnose and replace wheel bearings and related components
- Diagnose and repair steering and suspension systems
- Perform front-end repairs and alignments
- Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
- Diagnose electrical and mechanical concerns
- Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults
- Inspect vehicles and identify safety and maintenance concerns
- Perform quality-control checks and road tests




- Complete repairs efficiently and to a high standard
- Maintain accurate service and repair documentation

Diagnostic Skills The successful candidate should be comfortable diagnosing automotive problems rather than simply replacing parts. You should be able to:
- Interpret diagnostic information
- Use scan tools and other diagnostic equipment
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems
- Identify the root cause of vehicle concerns
- Determine appropriate repair procedures
- Communicate findings clearly to the service team

Leadership & Team Development As you grow into the Lead Technician role, you may also be responsible for:
- Supporting and mentoring other technicians
- Helping prioritize shop workflow
- Assisting with assigning work
- Sharing technical knowledge with less-experienced employees
- Helping maintain quality and productivity standards
- Identifying opportunities to improve shop efficiency
- Supporting a positive and professional workplace culture
- Working closely with management and service advisors

What We're Looking For We are looking for an experienced automotive professional who demonstrates:
- Strong diagnostic and mechanical skills
- A high standard of workmanship
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- A positive and professional attitude
- Dependability and a strong work ethic
- Good communication skills
- The ability to work independently
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A willingness to mentor and support other employees
- Initiative and a desire to continuously improve
- An interest in developing leadership and management skills

Qualifications

Required or strongly preferred:

- 3+ years of automotive service technician experience
- Strong experience with automotive diagnostics and repair
- Experience working in a busy automotive repair environment
- Valid driver's licence
- Own tools appropriate for the position
- Red Seal Automotive Service Technician certification or Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Repairer/Service Station certification is strongly preferred





Candidates with significant experience and strong technical ability who are working toward certification may also be considered.

Leadership Potential Is Significant

We are particularly interested in candidates who see themselves progressing beyond their current technician role.

You don't necessarily need previous management experience.

We are interested in people who demonstrate:

- Initiative
- Reliability
- Accountability
- Leadership potential
- Good judgment
- The ability to work well with others
- A willingness to help train and develop coworkers
- An interest in learning the business side of automotive service

If you've ever thought, "I'd like to eventually run a shop," this could be an opportunity worth exploring. Why Master Auto Service?

When you join Master Auto Service, you're joining a local business with more than five decades of history in the Sydney community.

Our shop provides a broad range of automotive services, including tires and wheels, brakes, suspension and steering, exhaust, engine and cooling systems, electrical and diagnostic services, and Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Inspections.

We Offer

- Competitive compensation: based on qualifications and experience
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Monday–Friday schedule
- No regular weekend work
- Extended health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Disability insurance
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Ongoing opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills
- A long-term career path within a family-owned business
- The opportunity to take on increasing responsibility

Your Future Starts Here If you're an experienced automotive technician who is looking for more than another job — and you're interested in building a long-term career with the potential to move into leadership and management — we'd like to meet you.

We are looking for someone who wants to become an important part of the future of Master Auto Service.

Apply today through Indeed with your resume.

Please include a brief summary of your automotive experience, certifications and the type of role you would like to grow into.

Master Auto Service

349 George Street

Sydney, NS B1P 1J7

Pay: $29.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

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