Commercial Body & Equipment Shop Technician

Permanent, Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday to Friday | Truro, NS

Licensed technicians and apprentices are encouraged to apply.

MacKay’s Truck & Trailer Center is growing, and we are looking for a skilled and motivated Commercial Body & Equipment Shop Technician to join our team in Truro, Nova Scotia.

MacKay’s is a well-established, family-owned business with more than 40 years of experience in the commercial vehicle industry. We operate full-line Truck, Trailer, and Compact Equipment dealerships in Truro and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

If you take pride in quality workmanship and are looking for a stable, long-term career with a company that values its technicians, we want to hear from you.

Why Join MacKay’s?

This is a permanent, full-time day shift position, Monday to Friday.

We are not a flat-rate shop. Our technicians and apprentices are paid hourly, allowing you to focus on completing repairs safely and properly without the pressure of flat-rate compensation.

MacKay’s offers

- Competitive hourly compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and extended health benefits
- Company-matched pension plan
- Three weeks of vacation to start
- Boot allowance
- Tool allowance
- Ongoing manufacturer training and development
- Monday to Friday day shift
- Stable, year-round employment
- Skilled, safety-focused work environment
- Opportunities to develop your skills and grow with an established company

What You’ll Do As a Commercial Body & Equipment Shop Technician, you will perform a variety of collision repair, structural repair, preparation and refinishing work on commercial vehicles and equipment.

Your responsibilities will include

- Performing structural and body repairs
- Preparing vehicles,



components and surfaces for refinishing
- Performing painting and refinishing work to a high-quality standard
- Inspecting completed repairs to ensure quality and workmanship standards are met
- Following established safety procedures and manufacturer guidelines
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organized work area
- Communicating effectively with customers and team members regarding repairs and job progress
- Working independently and collaboratively to keep work moving safely and efficiently
- Performing other related body shop duties as required

What We’re Looking For We are interested in hearing from both experienced technicians and individuals developing their careers in the trade.

Ideal candidates will have

- Red Seal certification in the Auto Body and Collision Technician trade, or
- Current enrollment in a recognized apprenticeship program, or
- Equivalent practical experience in auto body repair, collision repair, painting or refinishing
- Previous experience in an automotive, heavy truck, commercial vehicle or dealership environment is an asset
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of vehicle systems
- Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting and handling parts and equipment
- Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team




- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to customer service and safety

Build Your Career With MacKay’s At MacKay’s, our goal is to build a team of people who share our passion for the industry and our commitment to quality, safety and customer service. We invest in our employees through training and development and provide an environment where skilled tradespeople can build long-term careers.

If you are a Body Shop Technician, Auto Body Technician, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Painter, Refinishing Technician, Red Seal Technician or Apprentice looking for your next opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to join the MacKay’s Truck & Trailer Center team in Truro.

Our Hiring Process

As part of our recruitment and selection process, candidates may be asked to complete a brief workplace assessment. The results provide additional insight to support our hiring decisions and are considered alongside each candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications.

MacKay’s Truck & Trailer Center is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Truro, NS B2N 1B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Location:
- Truro, NS B2N 1B1 (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Commercial Body & Equipment Shop Technician (Truro)
🏢 MacKay's Truck u0026 Trailer Center
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