Apprentice Body Shop - Langley, Canada - Inland Truck & Equipment

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DRIVE YOUR CAREER WITH INLAND

  • Inland Truck & Equipment is an Industryleader in the heavyduty truck & equipment sales, service and parts marketplace. As a rapidly growing company with over 1700 employees across 44 locations in North America, Inland offers exciting employment opportunities that can help you drive your future
This position is located at our sales and service dealership in Langley, BC.


THE OPPORTUNITY

  • Body Shop Apprentice Technicians will be responsible for repairing and replacing damaged heavy trucks according to dealership and factory specifications and providing high quality body repairs to restore unit to original factory standards under the supervision of a qualified Body Shop Truck & Transport Technician, while also fulfilling the education and training requirements of the apprenticeship.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES- Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards. Repairs damaged body parts of trucks and trailers. Performs required frame repairs. Performs straightening of differential housings. Performs electrical troubleshooting on accident repairs. Analyzes customers' truck performance complaints, diagnoses cause of any malfunctions, and performs repair. Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts. Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended. Communicates with service advisor/shop foreman or lead hand, immediately, if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time. Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order. Keeps shop area neat and clean after each repair. Returns all common tools that were used in the repair to their designated storage place. Becomes familiar with and complies with the company's Health & Safety Manual.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR- Must be willing to attend Apprenticeship Training (travel may be required) each year while working towards the Truck & Transport Technician Certificate. Working towards Licensed Truck & Transport Technician certification. Computer skills required to perform required computer documentation Ability to weld/fabricate steel and aluminum is an asset Regular, full attendance is an essential function of the job Valid Driver's License preferred: Class 3 with Airbrake Endorsement or Class 1 (to test drive truck & trailer) Ability to proactively problem-solve and think logically Good mechanical aptitude Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work in harmony with others Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 kgs or 50 pounds. Must be able to walk around body shop floor and exterior yard area (long periods standing / walking). Must have the mobility to easily access and egress trucks and equipment. Must be willing and able to work various shifts, possibly including weekends. Must be willing and able to work overtime when required.
PAY RANGE- The pay range for this position is between $28.20 and $42.65 per hour, depending on experience.
CANADA BENEFITS PACKAGE

  • Our employees receive a generous benefits package including:


  • Extended Medical (including Vision)-

  • Dental-
  • Prescription benefits-
  • RRSP with employer matching program-
  • Long Term and Short Term Disability-
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance-
  • Paid Time Off-
  • On-going training opportunities-
  • Annual tool and boot allowancesKeywords
  • truck, truck technician, truck body, welder/fabricator, diesel mechanic, auto body repair, bodyshop, body shop, sheet metal repair, painting, mixing, blending, a high velocity work environment, rush delivery as needed

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