Body Shop Technician

Kenworth Sales CO; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental insurance

FSAs with FLEX Card

401(k) plan with company match

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation and Personal Leave

Corporate Holidays

Volunteer Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Kenworth Sales Company in Boise, ID is seeking a Body Shop Technician to perform body work on customer equipment in a superior and thorough manner.

Salary ranges from $25 to $40 per hour depending on experience. This is a DOT-regulated, drug-free workplace with pre-employment screening. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English instructions and information.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Two years’ experience as a vehicle body repair technician or apprentice.
• Working knowledge of body repair methods.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to interpret vendor catalogs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Body Shop Manager with the care, storage and usage of all materials used in body work processes.
• Follow safety standards set by governmental guidelines including OSHA.
• Maintain knowledge of EPA/OSHA documentation as required.
• Perform work as directed by the Body Shop Manager in a timely and thorough manner.
• Advise the Body Shop Manager of recommended service changes.
• Communicate further service recommendations to the Body Shop Manager.
• Maintain training with materials, equipment, and body working techniques.
• Perform additional services if equipment is returned due to faulty workmanship.

Skills

English literacy

Organization

Communication skills

Body repair experience

Driver's license

Vendor catalogs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Bring your skills to a company where all 33 of our service locations proudly hold PremierCare Gold certification demonstrating our commitment to providing superior customer care. Kenworth Sales Co. is looking for a Body Shop Technician to join our Boise, ID team.

Salary Minimum and Maximum: $25-$40 depending on experience!

Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales Company is a drug‑free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary function of the Body Shop Technician is to perform body work on customer equipment in a superior and thorough manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Body Shop Manager with the care, storage and usage of all materials used in body work processes. Follows all safety standards set by applicable governmental guidelines, including state fire and health codes, and federal OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain regular working knowledge and familiarity with all EPA and OSHA documentation as required by applicable government health and safety regulations including OSHA and EPA guidelines.
• Perform work as directed by the Body Shop Manager in a timely and thorough manner. Maintain a superior standard of workmanship in all services performed.
• Advise the Body Shop Manager of any recommended changes in services ordered by the customer.
• Determine if any further service should be recommended to the customer and communicate such recommendations to the Body Shop Manager.
• Maintain a level of training and experience with specialized materials, equipment, machinery, and body working techniques necessary for superior servicing of the customer’s equipment. Attend training sessions as required from time to time by the Body Shop Manager.
• Performs additional services as required when any piece of equipment is returned by a customer because of the Body Shop Technician’s faulty workmanship.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to read, write, and comprehend English instructions and information. High school diploma or the equivalent. Excellent organization and communication skills. Two years’ experience as a vehicle body repair technician or apprentice. Working knowledge of body repair methods. Valid driver’s license. Ability to interpret vendor catalogs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a physically demanding position. Will stand six to eight hours per shift. Will stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle and feel. Will lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, paint, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

BENEFITS:

• Kenworth Sales Company promotes a progressive environment with an emphasis on teamwork, customer service, training and personal development.
• Stability – Company is financially strong with an established base of customers and is well‑positioned for continued expansion.
• History of Excellence – Work for an award‑winning dealership with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and customer service.
• Excellent compensation and benefits package including comprehensive Health and Dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) with FLEX Card, Group Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Corporate Holidays, Paid Vacation and Personal Leave, 401(k) plan with company match, and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance plans.

Veterans are encouraged to apply!

About the company:

Kenworth Sales Company is a family of companies based in Salt Lake City, Utah of over 38 dealerships in the Intermountain West and Mid-Atlantic regions. An Equal Opportunity employer, Smoke Free/Drug Free Facility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.