Auto Body Technician

Master's Transportation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

FSAs/HSAs

Employee development

Job summary

Master’s Transportation is seeking an Auto Body Technician to restore exteriors of buses, vans, and customer vehicles in our automotive body shop. You will repair damaged bodies to OEM specifications and prepare accurate estimates. Hourly pay will reflect the level I–III scope.

The role requires 3+ years in auto body repair or a certified body shop program, strong mechanical knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Degree or certification from an accredited body shop program, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant equivalent experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced service environment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of vehicle systems and components.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting as required during repairs.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles, assess exterior damage, and generate repair estimates for customers.
• Order necessary parts and ensure repairs meet OEM specifications.
• Reshape panels with minor damage, complete additional repairs, and repaint repaired vehicles as needed.
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Accurately perform all repair procedures according to factory specifications and company policies.
• Maintaining a clean, professional, and safe working environment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Time management

Safety awareness

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Body shop program certification

Tools

Shop tools

Measuring instruments

Auto estimating processes

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

Masters Transportation has been a leader in the commercial transportation industry for over 30 years. With one of the nation's largest fleets and locations across the U.S., we provide customized vehicle solutions to meet diverse organizational needs. Our services include sales, rentals, leasing, financing, and repairs, catering to industries such as education, hospitality, senior living, and camps. Driven by core values like excellence, integrity, and a solution-oriented mindset, we prioritize safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. As a trusted partner in mobility, we are committed to delivering unmatched expertise and tailored transportation solutions across the country.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Leave and12Paid Holidays.
• Competitive health insurance, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and short/long- term disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Discounts on travel, entertainment and more.
• Investment in Employee Development

Job Summary

The Auto Body Technician specializes in the exterior restoration of Master’s Transportation buses, vans, and any other customer vehicle requiring repair. The Auto Body Technician is responsible for repairing damaged vehicle bodies and parts in accordance with factory and dealer specifications. Hourly pay range includes Tech's from level I to III

Essential Functions

• Examinevehicles, assess exterior damage, and generate repair estimates for customers
• Order necessary parts and ensure repairs meet OEM specifications. Ensure parts and components are assembled per instructions for proper appearance and function.
• Reshape panels with minor damage, complete additional repairs, and repaint repaired vehicles as needed.
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Accurately perform all repair procedures according to factory specifications and company policies within a reasonable time frame and with a quality of work that exceeds customer expectations.
• Maintaining a clean, professional, and safe working environment.

Competencies

• Manual dexterity
• Basic computer knowledge
• Skilled in light hand tools, shop tools and shop machinery
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting measuring data
• Effective time management skills
• Strict adherence to safety standards, procedures, and protocols.
• Detail oriented with a positive, can-do attitude

Work Environment

Automotive Body Shop

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Required Education/Experience/Certifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license
• Degree or certification from an accredited body shop program, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant equivalent experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced service environment
• Strong mechanical knowledge of vehicle systems and components
• Ability to perform heavy lifting as required during repairs

Preferred Education/Experience/Certifications

• 5 plus years in automotive body repair
• Auto interior and upholstery repair
• Fabricating experience
• Experience with auto estimating processes

Travel Requirements

None

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Master’s Transportation is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Master’s Transportation is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.