310B Body and Collision Repair Apprentice

Position: 310B Body and Collision Repair Apprentice | Location: Milton, ON (401 & James Snow Parkway)

Job Summary: Join a leader in vehicle innovation! MTB Transit Solutions is seeking a passionate 310B Body and Collision Repair Apprentice to join our growing team in Milton, ON.

As Canada’s top transit bus and highway coach refurbishment company, you’ll get hands-on experience performing high-quality bodywork in a clean, modern, and collaborative environment. Whether you’re in Level 1, 2, or 3 of your apprenticeship, this is your chance to grow your skills on exciting large-scale projects, including our cutting- edge electric bus conversion program. Enjoy a Monday–Friday day shift, early Friday finishes, and full benefits from day one.

Company: MMTB Transit Solutions is Canada’s leader in repairing and refurbishing transit buses and highway coaches. Founded in 1973, we operate from a 10-acre multi-facility property which spans over 110,000 sq. ft. of interior workspace in Milton, Ontario. We are proud that our success comes from the quality and commitment of our people. We offer a collaborative work environment where everyone contributes their ideas on working smarter and more efficiently on an ongoing basis. 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.

Compensation: MTB Transit Solutions offers competitive compensation, annual bonus, comprehensive benefits package, RRSP plan and vacation time for full-time permanent employees.

Some great perks when you work at MTB:

  • Vacation eligibility in first year
  • Group RRSP eligibility after only 90 days (with employer matching contribution)
  • Health and dental benefits eligible on first day
  • Annual tool allowance of $500
  • Annual boot allowance of $200
  • 100% tuition reimbursement
  • Paid annual MTO license renewal
  • Summer flex hours – Friday shift ends at 12:30pm all summer
  • Christmas break – Closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Duties:  Responsible for performing high quality body repairs on transit buses and highway coaches. Work includes overhauling and fully repairing bus bodies.

Responsibilities:

  • Repair transit buses and highway coach bodies by removing, attaching, and aligning various bus parts
  • Repair dents, fill and seal depressions
  • Hammer, shape, shrink, expand, fill, grind, sand, smooth, and featheredge various surfaces including steels, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic, and rubber
  • Repair bodies with standard body repair techniques

Job Requirements:

  • 310B Certification in progress (level 1, 2 or 3)
  • Minimum one (1) year related experience in body work and manipulation
  • Knowledge and experience with all automotive plastics, putties, fillers, hardeners and metals
  • Knowledge of composite materials
  • Ability to analyze vehicle/equipment problems and provide expertise in repairs
  • Ability to use a variety of hand tools and measuring equipment
  • Canadian resident

Additional Qualifications:

  • Safety oriented mind-set
  • Acute attention to detail
  • Job task planning and organizing
  • Self motivated, persistent and flexible
  • Accountable, professional and an adaptable team player
  • 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 work out of a bright, clean, and modern shop full of state-of-the-art equipment. We have a great working environment that is non-unionized, with many long-term employees.

Some more details that you might want to know:

  • Our facility is just off the Highway 401 in Milton – easy commuter access.
  • Shifts are Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM – no nights or weekends!!!!
  • We’re also flexible with personal needs, vacation, and encourage recharging time away.

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

Wages:

  • $25-28/hour

How to apply:  Send your resume to hr@m-t-b.com