Journeyman OR Apprentice Autobody Technician
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 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 health, dental, EFAP, vision and life insurance. Journeyman Autobody rate is $38/hour. (1st year: $22.80, 2nd year: $26.60, 3rd year: $30.40, 4th year: $34.20)
The role
Body Repair – 80% of your time is spent here
- Hands on work, get in there and fix it
- Restore the structural integrity of the damaged unit
- Complete frame structural repair, body sheet metal, plastic, fiberglass component replacement and alignments
Reports and training – 10% and its important!
- Keep close track of your time and document everything done to repair the unit
- 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
- Get a clear understanding of the problem from the detailed notes provided by Service Advisors
- Inspect vehicles for dimensional accuracy and test drive them to ensure proper alignment and handling
- Read estimates and follow repair procedure
Education/Certification
- Apprentice Autobody Technician or Journeyman Body Technician.
- Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s license, is an asset
Experience
- 1+ years working as a Body Shop Technician or Auto-Body Technician
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
3 Things To be successful as a Body Shop Technician
1. Internal drive & curiosity to get to Why
2. Always willing to help out
3. Never stop learning
Other details
- The above description is a summary of responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list of duties. A comprehensive job description will be provided to you in the interviewing process
- We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, the diversity of our workforce reflects the communities and customers we serve
- Professional references will be required
- Department
- Automotive Collision Centre
- Locations
- Calgary - Collision Centre
- Hourly salary
- CAD22.8 - CAD38
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.
Journeyman OR Apprentice Autobody Technician
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