Transit Body Repairer Apprentice — Hands-On Sheet Metal

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winnipeg is seeking a Body Repairer Apprentice to join Winnipeg Transit. You will assist in repairing bus bodies, fabricating sheet metal components, and inspecting fittings under supervision.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with on-site work at 421 Osborne Street, with training leading into the Body Repairer Apprenticeship Program and opportunities for career development within a large municipal fleet. Must have a valid Manitoba driver's license and hand tools.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Able to enroll in the Body Repairer Apprenticeship Program within 1 year.
• Related experience in design and fabrication of sheet metal components; bench layout work.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repairing and/or replacing vehicle body parts and components, sheet metal and fiberglass panels, automotive glass such as windshields and mirrors.
• Assist in repairing vehicle interior fittings such as passenger seat mounting frames, stanchions, flooring, etc.
• Assist in design and fabrication of custom sheet metal components.
• Assist in performing bench layout work for the manufacture of sheet metal vehicle and building components and parts.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the classification, as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Apprenticeship program enrollment

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

City of Winnipeg is seeking a Body Repairer Apprentice to join Winnipeg Transit. You will assist in repairing bus bodies, fabricating sheet metal components, and inspecting fittings under supervision.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with on-site work at 421 Osborne Street, with training leading into the Body Repairer Apprenticeship Program and opportunities for career development within a large municipal fleet. Must have a valid Manitoba driver's license and hand tools.