auto body technician
Journeyperson Auto Body Technician Location: Peace River, AB Wage: $40 to $44 per hour, based on certification and experience Schedule: Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week, with overtime as needed
About Avenge Energy Services Inc. Avenge Energy Services Inc. is an Alberta-based leader in fluid management and industrial cleaning services across Western Canada. At Avenge, the safety of our employees is a top priority, followed by delivering the best service, with the best equipment, and with the best people. Learn more at avenge.ca
The Opportunity We?re hiring a certified Journeyperson Auto Body Technician to repair, restore, and refinish our company fleet. You?ll work on everything from pickup trucks to heavy-duty units, returning them to safe, road-ready, like-new condition. You?ll work on your own, manage your own repairs from start to finish, and help guide apprentices and shop staff. This is a long-term career opportunity with a growing company that values quality work and takes care of its equipment.
What You?ll Do
- Assess collision and body damage and recommend repair methods
- Complete structural and cosmetic repairs, including dent repair, panel replacement, welding, and frame and unibody straightening
- Prepare surfaces for refinishing, including sanding, filling, masking, and priming
- Mix, match, and apply primers, base coats, and clear coats to a high-quality finish
- Repair and replace glass, trim, lighting, and other body components
- Order parts and supplies, and help manage shop inventory
- Record all work in our electronic maintenance system accurately and on time
- Mentor apprentices and support other shop staff
- Keep the shop and paint booth clean, organized, and free of hazards
- Follow all health and safety policies and procedures, and make safety the first priority in every task
What You Bring
- Alberta Journeyperson Auto Body Technician certificate or Red Seal equivalent
- 3+ years of journeyperson experience in a collision or fleet repair shop
- Strong skills in structural repair, welding, and refinishing
- Experience with light-duty trucks; heavy-duty or fleet experience is an asset
- Your own tools (specialty tools and equipment are provided as needed)
- Valid Class 5 driver?s licence with a clean 5-year driver?s abstract
- Valid Class 1 or Class 3 driver?s licence is an asset
- A smartphone and comfort using app-based programs
- Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and wear required PPE, including respirators
- Strong attention to detail, a solid work ethic, and good communication skills
Why Avenge
- Competitive hourly wage
- Steady, long-term work with overtime opportunities
- A safety-first culture and well-maintained equipment
- The chance to lead quality work and mentor the next generation of technicians
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $40.00-$44.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person