Body Shop Technician

Rush Enterprises Inc.; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Performance-based incentives

Professional training and development

Job summary

Rush Enterprises Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a dedicated Body Shop Technician to restore Class 8 diesel equipment to pre-accident condition, following factory and dealership specs. You will repair or replace damaged body components and perform initial teardown.

You will review repair orders, use frame and measuring equipment, sign off on quality checks, and mentor apprentices. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to I-CAR standards, with comprehensive benefits and growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years’ body shop experience.
• ICAR Welding Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Review repair orders, work orders and notes to understand repairs needed.
• Perform teardown and repair or replacement of body components per specs.
• Use frame and measuring equipment per vendor specifications.
• Sign off on all quality checks before sending to paint.
• Re-assemble painted equipment and perform final quality checks.
• Work with apprentices to develop repair skills.

Skills

Body shop experience

Driver's license

Reading repair orders

Education

High school diploma or GED

ICAR Welding Certificate

Job description

Ready for a career change or just starting out? As a Body Shop Technician, you play a critical role in restoring class 8 diesel equipment to its original beauty and performance after damage. In this role, you will expertly repair or replace damaged body components, bringing Class 8 diesel equipment back to pre-accident conditions while adhering to strict factory and dealership specifications.

• Review each repair order, work order, and estimator’s notes to understand repairs needed prior to beginning work on any class 8 diesel equipment.
• All repairs must be completed according to the documentation on the repair order or the supplement.
• Knowledge of the manufacturers and technical repair process.
• Ability to use frame and measuring equipment per vendor specifications.
• Perform initial teardown of Class 8 diesel equipment.
• Identify parts for cut-in and edging.
• Perform all repair procedures according to factory specifications and company policy. I-Car Standard.
• Perform and sign-off on all quality checks before sending Class 8 diesel equipment to paint department.
• Re-assemble painted Class 8 diesel equipment and painted parts.
• Perform a final quality check and review of work order prior to sending the Class 8 diesel equipment to the detail department.
• Work with apprentices or lesser skilled technicians in developing repair skills.

Benefits

• We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long-term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three years’ body shop experience.
• ICAR Welding Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.

Minimum Pay Rate: USD $20.00/Hr.

Maximum Pay Rate: USD $45.00/Hr.