Auto Body Technician Level I-III

Master's Transportation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off and 12 paid hol

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Flexible Spending Account and Health-S

Employee discounts on travel and more

Investment in employee growth

Job summary

Master’s Transportation is seeking an Auto Body Technician to restore the exteriors of buses and customer vehicles in our on-site auto body shop. You will inspect damage, prepare estimates, and perform repairs to OEM specifications with hand and power tools.

The role requires 3+ years in body repair or a related degree. Strong mechanical knowledge, safety focus, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have manual dexterity and basic mechanical knowledge.
• Experience in body repair, capable of following OEM specs.
• Ability to read repair estimates and use hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles, assess exterior damage, and generate repair estimates for customers.
• Order parts and ensure repairs meet OEM specifications.
• Reshape panels, complete repairs, and repaint as needed.
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using tools.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Mechanical knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to work in a fast-paced env

Education

Body shop program degree or 3+ years experience

Tools

Shop tools

Shop machinery

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At Master’s Transportation, you’ll join a growing, privately owned company with more than 30 years of experience delivering trusted commercial transportation solutions nationwide. With one of the country’slargest fleets and locations across the U.S., we provide customized sales,rental, leasing, financing,service,andrepair solutions for organizations ineducation, hospitality, senior living, camps, and other industries. Our team is drivenby excellence, integrity,safety,and a solution-oriented mindset. If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and you can grow with a company that is helping move people and organizations forward, we’d like to meet you.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and 12 paid holidays.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Immediate vesting.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, and more.
• Ongoing investment in employee growth and 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 Techs 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.
• Maintain 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.