Assistant Body Shop Manager

At MTB Transit Solutions, we're proud to be Canada's foremost expert in repairing and refurbishing transit buses and highway coaches. Since 1973, we've built a reputation for quality, innovation, and a collaborative approach that values every team member's ideas for improving how we work.

Here's why you'll love being part of our team:

• State-of-the-Art Facility
  : Work in a clean, bright, and modern shop equipped with advanced tools and technology.
• Convenient Location
  : Our 10-acre facility, with over 100,000 sq. ft. of interior workspace, is located just off Highway 401 in Milton for easy commuting.
• Work-Life Balance
  : Enjoy a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule (6:30 AM – 3:30 PM), with no nights or weekends.
• Comfortable Environment
  : Stay warm during cold winters with all work performed indoors.
• Innovation at its Core
  : Be part of exciting new projects, like our electric (EV) bus conversion program, and develop cutting-edge skills.
• Supportive Culture
  : Join a non-unionized, collaborative workplace where many employees have built long-term careers.

At MTB, you're not just another employee – you're part of a team that values growth, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. Ready to make your next move? Apply today and be part of a company driving the future of transit solutions

Compensation:

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Competitive Salary: Earn between $80,000-$100,000 annually based on your skills and experience.

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Comprehensive Benefits: Health and dental benefits fully covered by the company available from day one.

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Group RRSP Plan: Become eligible after just 90 days, with employer matching contributions.

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Unmatched Perks

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Summer Flex Hours: Enjoy your Fridays with shifts ending at 12:30 PM all summer long.

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Holiday Break: We close between Christmas and New Year's Day, so you can fully relax.

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Vacation: Start earning vacation in your first year of employment.

Tools and Gear:

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Annual $1,000 tool allowance.

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Bi-annual $200 boot allowance.

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100% tuition reimbursement for professional development.

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Paid annual MTO license renewal.

Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on, dynamic Assistant Body Shop Manager to join MTB's management team. This is an active, on-the-floor role where you'll roll up your sleeves, work closely with Managers and Supervisors, and lead the shop employees with enthusiasm and a focus on excellence.

You will take charge of allocating work, coaching and mentoring the team, ensuring high-quality results, and monitoring performance. You'll also be responsible for reporting any issues to the VP, Operations. Success in this role requires a positive attitude, a willingness to listen and learn, and the ability to foster a collaborative and motivated team environment.

Responsibilities:

· Develop a positive work environment, assigning and monitoring job tasks and providing overall support to technicians, welders, general labourers and other shop employees.

· Hire, train, motivate and counsel the shop employees.

· Inspect and quality control shop employees' work.

· Manage and schedule employees for optimal efficiency and quality repairs done on time.

· Set goals and objectives. Manage the production activities work of the repair & refurbishment shop.

· Prioritize work to achieve best in class customer service.

· Maintain accurate repair order flow to satisfy shop and customer requirements.

· Manage and schedule current capacity of repair, maintenance and refurbishment bays, the associated service equipment and tools for optimal use.

· Manage, oversee and populate data into a computerized workflow tracking systems.

· Collaborate with other key business functions.

· Work with finance on customer invoicing and accounts receivable.

· Work with purchasing & materials department on vendor purchasing & payments.

Professional Qualifications:

· Minimum five (5) of experience supervising body repairs and/or assembly of heavy-duty vehicles. Ten (10) plus years of direct experience in an automotive/truck environment is preferred.

· Strong knowledge of heavy-duty vehicle/equipment preventative maintenance, refurbishment and repair practices and procedures.

· Sound business judgement, highly developed organizational, administrative, supervisory, time management and interpersonal skills.

· Sound management skills and the ability to effectively plan, direct and oversee employees. Demonstrated ability to design, manage and monitor processes and procedures.

· 310B Certification, with expertise in bus and truck body restoration, is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

· Safety oriented mind-set.

· Acute attention to detail.

· Accountable, professional and an adaptable team player.

· Basic computer skills and ability to learn computer software related to the repair, inventory management and warehouse processes.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Word and basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is preferred.

· Ability to withstand long periods of standing and bending.

· Ability to lift heavy equipment and materials, if required.

· Ability to work outside regular business hours, if required.

Working with MTB

We are proud that our success comes from the quality and commitment of our people. If you have a great work ethic, put your customers first and want to be challenged and grow with a dynamic team, then consider a career with MTB Transit Solutions.

MTB values diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. We are looking to hire and will be contacting qualified applicants.