Technician Body Shop

First Student; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student is seeking an automotive body repair technician to inspect damage, plan repairs, and perform sheet metal and body work using standard tools. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to safety practices.

Responsibilities include documenting actions on work orders, ensuring accuracy of fleet records, and providing written repair estimates when requested. Indoor shop environment with safety compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Maintain a clean, safe team oriented environment.
• Self starter and work without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspect body damage to determine repair method.
• Use metal forming and cutting tools to perform repairs.
• Repair damaged sheet metal and body parts.
• Remove, replace, or repair body parts using hand and power tools.
• Align body components; repair locks and latches.

Skills

Communication

Self-starter

Computer skills

Team oriented

Financial skills

Education

High School Diploma / Auto Body cert

Tools

Plasma cutting

Welding

Job description

Additional Job Description

Performs automotive body and related repairs, straightens bent bodies, removes dents, and replaces damaged parts that cannot be repaired. In the state of Washington, this position is considered a safety-sensitive position and is therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

Major Responsibilities

• Inspects body damage to determine feasibility and best method of repairs.
• May use metal forming and cutting tools to perform repairs.
• Performs damaged sheet metal and body repairs.
• Removes, replaces, or repairs body parts using hand and power tools.
• Removes, installs, adjusts, and aligns body components. May repair locks, latches, and other accessory body parts.
• May perform glass and upholstery repairs.
• Documents all repair and maintenance actions on Work Orders, including parts and materials used, time expended, and pertinent comments.
• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of all documentation and fleet MIS entries prior to release of the vehicle.
• Ensures vehicle security and safety while in shop. Adheres to all Governmental rules and Shop safety practices relating to operation of shop tools, use of personal safety devices, housekeeping, and health.
• Follows all environmental practices regarding proper handling and disposal of all waste streams.
• Provides written estimates of repair when requested.Communicates and adheres to Injury Prevention (IP) standards.

Minimum Education Or Certifications Required

High School Diploma or equivalent Grade 12 with Auto Body and Collision Damage repair certificate or 5 years practical knowledge operating an Autobody Repair Facility credential

Minimum Experience Or Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills
• Maintain a clean, safe team oriented environment
• Self starter and work without supervision
• Computer skills
• Must be able to use all shop tools including plasma cutting & welding equipment
• Good financial skills

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Repair is mostly performed indoors where noise from hammers and air tools is prevalent. All PPE rules must be followed. Shop environment with minimum travel involved. Some minor lifting required.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.