Position: Assistant Shop Manager | Location: Milton, ON (401 & James Snow Parkway)
Join MTB Transit Solutions – A Leader in Innovation and Excellence
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
· Competitive Salary: Earn between $80,000-$100,000 annually based on your skills and experience.
· Comprehensive Benefits: Health and dental benefits fully covered by the company available from day one.
· Group RRSP Plan: Become eligible after just 90 days, with employer matching contributions.
Unmatched Perks
· Summer Flex Hours: Enjoy your Fridays with shifts ending at 12:30 PM all summer long.
· Holiday Break: We close between Christmas and New Year’s Day, so you can fully relax.
· Vacation: Start earning vacation in your first year of employment.
· Tools and Gear:
o Annual $1,000 tool allowance.
o Bi-annual $200 boot allowance.
o 100% tuition reimbursement for professional development.
o 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.
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and/or assess applications for this role. This is a newly created position on the team.
MTB values diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. We are looking to hire and will be contacting qualified applicants. We welcome applicants who require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let us know so we can ensure fair and equitable access.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
