Location
Milton, ON (401 & James Snow Parkway)
Overview
Seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Shop Manager to join MTB’s team.
Company
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.
Perks When You Work at MTB:
· 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.
Duties
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.
Responsibilties
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.
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 within a few
