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Capital Automotive Group

Sells and services cars through local dealerships

Red Seal Automotive Technician - Diesel Specialist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Calgary, AB, Canada
In PersonRole description identifies the shop workplace as Edmonton; ATS also lists Calgary, Alberta.
Automotive Service & RepairAutomotive Mechanical Repair & Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Hold a valid Red Seal Journeyman Automotive Technician certification or have equivalent experience.
  • Have proven hands-on experience diagnosing diesel, gasoline, or heavy light-duty vehicles.
  • Hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license.
  • Supply a complete personal tool inventory suitable for journeyman-level repair work.
  • Demonstrate efficiency, first-time-fix accuracy, and team collaboration.
Responsibilities
  • Repair Cummins diesel engines, EcoDiesel systems, drivetrains, suspensions, and brake components.
  • Complete repair orders efficiently while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
  • Communicate precise repair recommendations and parts requirements to service advisors.
  • Maintain a clean, organized bay setup while practicing proper shop safety procedures.

About the company

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Capital Automotive Group

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Capital Automotive Group sells cars and trucks through dealerships serving drivers in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. Its stores represent manufacturers such as Ford, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz, with local teams handling vehicle purchases and service visits under individual dealership names. The dealerships source vehicles from manufacturers and used-car auctions, then sell them alongside parts and accessories. Maintenance and mechanical repairs keep customers connected to the dealerships after a purchase, adding service work to the group's vehicle retail business. The group traces its roots to a Saskatchewan dealership opened in 1974 and is headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Regina, Canada

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • Training time is paid: Capital runs in-house instruction and manufacturer training for employees.
  • Regina technicians get a transition cushion: Capital Ford Lincoln guarantees income for the first three months.
  • Apprentice expenses receive support: Capital Ford Regina supplies work clothing and allowances for certifications and boots.

What critics are saying

  • Variable rewards shape compensation: Capital says most roles offer incentive-based pay.
  • Capital's Regina apprentice role limits entry: applicants need third- or fourth-year enrollment in an automotive apprenticeship.
  • Winnipeg service support involves outdoor exposure: the role requires work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.

What makes Capital Automotive Group unique

  • Family ownership remains explicit: Capital separates an Axelson family ownership team from its operating leadership.
  • Capital's footprint reaches California: its Canadian group also operates Cadillac and GM stores through Cornerstone Automotive Group.
  • Body repair is a separate operation: Capital pairs its dealerships with four collision centres.

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