Auto Body Prepper
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Why Work Here
New West Truck Centres is a leading provider of commercial Truck and Transportation solutions, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and reliability. With 12 locations across the region, we are committed to maintaining a high standard of quality in our fleet and facilities.
Treated Well.
Your direct Manager and Foreman is a well-respected and a knowledgeable leader who always remain calm and collected, even in the most challenging situations. They genuinely care about the technicians and take the time to listen to their concerns, offering guidance and support when needed.
Trained Well.
Employees have access to cutting edge technological training opportunities, web training, and career development training, in addition to our in-house training programs and certifications that will develop your skills and advance your career.
Paid Well.
Our total compensation package offers health, dental, EFAP, vision and life insurance. A qualified Body Shop Prepper wage starts at from $22.80 up to $38.00 (based on training, certificates and related experience)
The Role:
Body Prepping – 90% of your time is spent here
- Obtain repair orders from the Body Shop Manager and take to stall area.
- Inspect of projects prior to refinishing to ensure all prep and repair work is complete.
- Apply masking to the bumpers, windows, and trim for primer preparation.
- Prepare the vehicle for paint sanding, taping, and applying primer
- Clean and smooth surfaces before the application of primer and paint
- Detailing of paint work such as unmasking, inspection, touch ups, buffing and minor reassembly.
- Execute minor body work and priming.
Other duties – 10% of your time is spent here
- Attend factory-sponsored training sessions.
- Perform other duties as required.
Education/Certification
- Journeyman Autobody Red Seal certified (preferred)
- Valid Driver’s licence with no restrictions
- Clean Driver’s Abstract
Experience
- 2 years experience in Heavy Duty Truck vehicle repair.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
3 Things To be successful as a Body Shop Prepper
1. Internal drive and curiosity to get to Why
2. Great Attitude and always willing to help out
3. Never stop learning
#IND1
- Department
- Heavy Duty Body Shop
- Locations
- Calgary - Heavy Duty Bodyshop
- Hourly salary
- CAD22.8 - CAD38
- Employment type
- Full-time
About New West Truck Centres
We are New West Truck Centres, a trusted name in heavy-duty trucks since 2008. From two locations, we’ve grown into a network of dealerships, body shops and collision centres serving Alberta and interior British Columbia. We represent a wide range of heavy-duty trucks and parts brands, including Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built, Mitsubishi Fuso, Sport Chassis, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Autocar, and more.
Born from the vision of an integral leader who has worked in every aspect of the business, this comprehensive background fuels our passion for exceptional customer service, ensuring the best experience at all our locations in Calgary, Balzac, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, Cranbrook, and Taber.
Our "person-centered" corporate culture values each team member as essential to our success. This approach has earned us rewards such as Best Employer for Recent Graduates and Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation. We actively support various charities and participate in numerous community and industry initiatives.
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