auto body technician

Government of Canada; Lower Truro; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a skilled tradesperson for a hands-on role in vehicle repair. The position requires significant expertise in body components and frame straightening, with a strong emphasis on customer service and teamwork. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be prepared for a physically demanding work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report.
• Inspect repaired vehicles and plan repair work.
• Replace front end components and repair or replace damaged windows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report
• Inspect repaired vehicles
• Plan repair work to be performed
• Professionalism in customer service
• Clean and maintain work space
• Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
• File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
• Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
• Repair or replace interior components
• Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment

Experience and specialization Area of work experience

• Body components
• Doors and frame
• Frame straightening
• Front end components
• Interior components
• Metal cutting
• Underbody components

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player