Auto Body Technician Level I-III

Master's Transportation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance: medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA/FSA options

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Master’s Transportation is seeking an Auto Body Technician to restore exteriors on buses, vans, and customer vehicles. You’ll repair damaged bodies, meet OEM specs, and ensure high-quality finishes. The role covers estimating, parts coordination, and precise detailing with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Join a growing, nationwide fleet with strong values in excellence, integrity, and service. Prior experience in auto body repair and relevant certifications are preferred, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with valid driver’s license.
• Degree or certification from an accredited body shop program, or equivalent experience (3+ years).
• Able to work in a fast-paced service environment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of vehicle systems.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting as required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles, assess exterior damage, and generate repair estimates.
• Order parts and ensure repairs meet OEM specifications.
• Reshape panels and repaint as needed.
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces using tools.
• Follow factory specifications and safety protocols with quality workmanship.

Skills

Vehicle inspection

Repair estimation

OEM specifications

Hand tools

Shop safety

Measuring data

Education

Body shop certification or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Shop equipment

Job description

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’s largest fleets and locations across the U.S., we provide customized sales, rental, leasing, financing, service, and repair solutions for organizations in education, hospitality, senior living, camps, and other industries. Our team is driven by 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.

• 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

• Examine vehicles, 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.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Skilled in light hand tools, shop tools and shop machinery.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting measuring data.
• Strict adherence to safety standards, procedures, and protocols.
• Detail oriented with a positive, can‑do attitude.

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.