Body Shop Technician

Gtgpeterbilt; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO accrual

401(k) match

Job summary

GTG Peterbilt in Cedar Rapids, IA, is hiring a Body Shop Technician to restore and replace damaged body parts to ensure high-quality repairs. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, strong knowledge of power tools, and experience in body shop or mechanical work.

This role offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching. Join our team committed to excellence!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Body Shop and/or Mechanical experience.
• Combination of education, training, or experience providing the required knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review repair orders to understand needed repairs.
• Install and repair truck equipment.
• Complete jobs within established time frames.
• Maintain a high quality of work.
• Develop good relations with customers and adjusters.

Skills

Solid working knowledge of power tools

Good communication skills

Good customer service skills

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Experience as a Painter

Training in body shop repair

Training in welding

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Description

GTG Peterbilt – Cedar Rapids is a premier provider of quality products and services to commercial equipment users. We carry a large selection of new and previously owned commercial trucks and offer a full suite of maintenance and repair services. When you build your career at GTG Peterbilt, you make a commitment to being the very best in the business.

GTG Peterbilt supplies the trucking industry with the highest quality products, sold and serviced by dedicated, factory-trained employees in order to provide the highest return for their customers. Their commitment to quality and dedication to excellence is the driving force behind their success.

We’re hiring! Body Shop Technician needed in Cedar Rapids, IA. The ideal candidate will take great pride in their work restoring or replacing damaged body parts to pre-accident conditions. Ensuring high-quality repairs meeting factory dealership standards. Join our team and delivery excellence in every job!

Requirements

• Review each repair order and estimator's notes to understand repairs needed prior to beginning work on the truck.
• Install and repair truck equipment per the manufacturer's technical repair process.
• Complete jobs within established time frames.
• Perform work and maintain 98% return - free work.
• Communicate with the shop foreman or manager if additional parts are needed to finish a repair.
• Inform Body Shop Manager of all customer concerns so they may be handled before the vehicle leaves the shop.
• Develop good relations with customers, adjusters, and insurance companies.
• Maintain a high quality of work.
• Provide proper housekeeping of the Body Shop area and overall shop appearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

• Solid working knowledge of power tools required to perform all phases of truck/chassis repair.
• Good communication in verbal, written, and listening skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and direction.
• Work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Experienced Painter.
• Training in body shop repair and estimating required.
• Training in welding preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass mandatory pre-employment drug screen and background check

Education

• Preferred minimum of High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Combination of education, training, or experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Experience

2+ years of Body Shop and/or Mechanical

Additional Information

• Physical: Working in, under, and around trucks and trailers. Ability to lift, push or pull, objects of various shapes, sizes and weights. Safely walk, reach, bend, climb, push, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the essential job duties. Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Environmental: Primarily indoors with some outdoor work. High noise level. Uniforms, ear, and eye protection provided.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Eligibility for paid holidays at time of hire.
• PTO accrual begins on first day of employment.
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days of continuous employment
• 401 (k) match

Compensation based on education, skills, and experience.

GTG Peterbilt is an equal opportunity employer.