Auto Body Technician – Saskatoon

Hundseth Power Line Construction (HPL) is a Saskatchewan-based, family-owned business, headquartered in Saskatoon, with additional site offices in Regina and Humboldt. For nearly 50 years, our vision is to be the benchmark contractor in the overhead and underground utilities industry, recognized for the integrity of our people, the ethics of our business practices, and our ability to innovate with leading-edge safety & quality practices.

We are currently seeking an Auto Body Technician for our Saskatoon service shop.

The successful candidate will be a qualified and motivated self starter who will provide structural metal repairs on all HPL fleet by disassembling, replacing, and re-assembling vehicles to meet our specifications of quality, in our fast paced mechanic shop and equipment yard. Reliable and accountable, the successful candidate will also perform surface preparation, priming, and top coating to refinish all repaired and replaced body components. The successful candidate will liaise with other technicians to estimate repair cost and time, complete inspections and plan repair work to be performed, in a safe, professional, and time efficient manner.

Candidates with at least two to three years of autobody experience are preferred.

Although the work is physically demanding, we offer a mentorship culture like no other, with competitive compensation, an extensive benefits and retirement plan, boot allowance, and much more. We supply all personal protective equipment, and the successful candidate will be required to bring their own tools.

Responsibilities will include :

• Inspection, disassembly, reassembly, and damage repair to vehicle body components
• Hammer dents, buckles, and defects in addition to grinding and sanding body surfaces to be repaired
• Removal of fenders, panels, grills, and replace parts by weld or bolt
• Mask, tape, prime, and paint repaired surfaces
• Repair or replace interior components
• Removal and installation of welded components and sections to vehicles
• Fibreglass work and Fabrication experience required
• Use welding equipment or filler to fill holes, dents, seams, and panels
• Replacement of front end and body components, doors, frame, and underbody
• Estimate cost and time of service work
• Follow checklists to ensure thorough examination of all parts and systems
• Basic electrical experience would be considered an asset

Requirements :

Please submit your resume and cover letter indicating how your experience meets the job requirements on our website (www.hundseth.ca).