Auto Body Technician & Painter

Valley Equipment Ltd.; Town of Hartland; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Boots and Uniform allowances

RRSP Match Contribution

Medical Group Insurance

Paid Personal days

Child Care Subsidy

Overtime pay

Job summary

Valley Equipment Ltd in Hartland, NB, is seeking an Auto Body Technician & Painter for full-time work at our Hartland location. The role requires precise workmanship, color matching, and a strong eye for detail; the ideal candidate will repair, refinish, and repaint vehicle bodies to meet industry standards.

Schedule is Monday to Friday with a 9-hour shift and possible overtime; the position offers competitive wage, boots and uniform allowances, RRSP match, medical insurance, paid personal days,

Qualifications

• Experience as Auto Body Technician & Painter or similar role.
• Knowledge of collision repair and auto body parts.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess vehicle damage and determine necessary repairs.
• Remove, replace, or repair damaged body parts and panels using various techniques (e.g., welding, dent removal, refinishing).
• Prepare vehicles for painting by removing exterior trims and hardware and ensuring surfaces are smooth and clean.
• Identify and apply corrosion-resistant primers and topcoats for fiberglass and plastic.
• Mask and tape for multi-tone work or to protect areas that do not require painting.
• Apply primers, acrylic enamel, polyurethane, base coat, clear coat, and other types of paint using spray-painting guns.
• Apply decals, transfers, stencils, specialty refinishing, and detailing.
• Ensure that all repairs meet industry standards and safety regulations.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Auto body repair

Collision repair knowledge

Repair tools

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Automotive painting education

Job description

GROW WITH US AND BE A PART OF ATLANTIC CANADA'S #1 TRAILER AND TRUCK TEAM!

Valley Equipment Ltd is proudly family-owned since 1970. We are the largest truck & trailer team in Atlantic Canada, with 7 locations spread among New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. We value our reputation in the transportation industry and strive to exceed customer expectations with high-performing people, quality products, and services. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with opportunities for professional growth, recognition, and advancement.

Job description

We currently have a full-time position available for an Auto Body Technician & Painter at our Hartland location.

The Auto Body Technician & Painter is responsible for ensuring quality standards, performs precise work and must exercise patience. The role requires a keen eye for colors, as matching paint colors is extremely important. Cleanliness and attention to detail is important in maintaining a clean workspace, cleaning their tools and providing superior quality of work.

Responsibilities and requirements:

• Assess vehicle damage and determine necessary repairs
• Remove, replace, or repair damaged body parts and panels using various techniques (e.g., welding, dent removal, refinishing)
• Prepare vehicles for painting by removing exterior trims and hardware and ensuring surfaces are smooth and clean.
• Identify and apply corrosion-resistant primers and topcoats for fiberglass and plastic
• Mask and tape for multi-tone work or to protect areas that do not require painting
• Apply primers, acrylic enamel, polyurethane, base coat, clear coat, and other types of paint using spray-painting guns
• Apply decals, transfers, stencils, specialty refinishing, and detailing
• Ensure that all repairs meet industry standards and safety regulations
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an Auto Body Technician & Painter or a similar role
• Education in automotive painting is an asset
• Strong knowledge of collision repair, auto body parts, and vehicle systems
• Ability to use a variety of repair tools and equipment
• Attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Schedule:

• 9-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Possible overtime

Benefits:

• Competitive wage
• Boots, and Uniform allowances
• RRSP Match Contribution
• Medical Group Insurance
• Paid Personal days
• Child Care Subsidy
• Overtime pay

*We are accepting only candidates legally authorized to work in Canada

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We would like to thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified