Auto Body Refinisher
Job description
Why Work Here
New West Truck Centres has access to the latest tools and equipment. Surround yourself with certified body shop technicians who specialise in Freightliner, Thomas Built, Sport Chassis, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Autocar and other brands of heavy-duty trucks.
Treated Well.
Your direct manager and foreman are well-respected and knowledgeable leaders 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 job security, health, dental, EFAP, vision and life insurance. Journeyman apprentice wage starts at $22.80 up to $38 (based on training, certificates, etc)
The role
Body Repair – 80% of your time is spent here
- Hands on work, get in there and fix it
- Surface preparations, priming, painting, polishing, buffing & detailing
Reports and training – 10% and its important!
- Keep close track of your time and document all repairs.
- Continuous upskilling and development through in-house training programs to advance employees in the latest technology in trucking as well as their career at New West
Other duties – 10% of your time is spent here
- General maintenance of painting and refinishing equipment and area
Education/Certification
- Autobody refinisher Journeyman ticket.
- Class 5 licence required, Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s licence is an asset
Experience
- 3+ years working as a Autobody Refinisher
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
3 Things To be successful as an autobody refinisher:
1. Internal drive & curiosity to get to Why
2. Always willing to help out
3. Never stop learning
About Us
We are a heavy truck dealer and body repair shop in Southern Alberta and British Columbia representing Freightliner, Thomas Built, Sport Chassis, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Autocar and other brands of heavy-duty trucks. When taking a look at the trucking industry, we found that our customers were facing difficulties and run arounds, so we set out to become something more than what is on the market. It is this emphasis on continuous improvement in Accessibility, Efficiency and Genuine Quality that drives our commitment to be the new standard in customer service. At New West Truck Centres, each person is essential to the success of the business, with offices located in Calgary, Balzac, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Medicine Hat and Cranbrook.
- Department
- Heavy Duty Body Shop
- Locations
- Lethbridge
- Monthly salary
- CAD22 - 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.
Auto Body Refinisher
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