Body Shop Technician

Why This Role (Body Shop Technician)

• Competitive pay and incentive opportunities
• Long-term career stability
• Growth and advancement potential
• Excellent benefits package, including paid time off

Major Responsibilities - Body Shop Technician

• Perform all levels of truck collision repair and maintenance services, which may include:
  • Cab and sheet metal repair
  • Fiberglass repair
  • Composite bonding/repair
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Paint prep, mixing, tinting, blending, and refinishing
• Inspect and determine parts required for repair of disassembled truck and trailer units
• Identify warrantable repairs and document appropriately on repair orders
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Road test vehicles when necessary
• Complete work accurately, on time, and with little or no supervision
• Support additional projects and tasks as assigned

Qualifications - Body Shop Technician

• 4 years of practical experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Vocational/technical school preferred
• Specialized training/experience repairing and refinishing truck and trailer equipment required
• Proficiency with tools of the trade required (welding equipment, paint equipment, shop machines, power tools)
• Valid driver’s license required
• Basic computer skills required
• Ability to understand and comply with written/verbal instructions, guidelines, and safety policies
• Must perform all work in compliance with DOT and OSHA requirements and established safety procedures (PPE, machine guarding, proper tool selection/use, etc.)
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential job function

DOT / Safety-Sensitive Requirements - Body Shop Technician

Because this role involves driving company and customer vehicles, it is regulated by DOT and/or designated safety-sensitive. A current driver qualification file must be maintained, which may include:

• Annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check
• DOT physical (as applicable)
• Safety Performance History requests from prior employers (past 3 years)

Employment is contingent upon completing an application and participating in any required background check and drug screening.

Physical Requirements - Body Shop Technician

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Frequent movement throughout shift: standing, walking, climbing, bending, and sitting for extended periods
• Daily use of hands for grasping, reaching, handling tools/controls
• Ability to work safely at heights using ladders and elevated platforms
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions
• Must be able to see and hear sufficiently to navigate a busy shop environment with moving trucks
• Regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs; occasionally up to 100 lbs
• Ability to push/pull truck tires regularly that exceed 100 lbs

• Monday - Friday 6am-2:30pm
• Pay: $25-$30+ per hour based on experience
• Location: West Bottoms Kansas City, Missouri