Body Shop Technician

Pearson Peterbilt Group; Georgia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan and dental coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Expanded PTO

Job summary

Pearson Peterbilt Group in Georgia is seeking a dedicated Body Shop Technician to deliver superb customer service and top-quality collision repair work in a busy shop environment.

You will need a high school diploma or equivalent and practical experience in a collision center. You must operate power and hand tools, read instructions, and work with hoists and test equipment. This is a full-time role with overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• To qualify for a Body Shop Technician position, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Past collision center experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and technical ability are required.
• You must be able to operate power and hand tools and other equipment safely.
• You must be able to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Dressing professionally and being able to communicate well orally and in writing with customers, vendors, and other contacts is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide superb customer service in the body shop.
• Stand six to eight hours per shift.
• Lift parts weighing up to 70 pounds several times per shift.
• Operate power and hand tools and other equipment safely.
• Read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Use hoist and test equipment as needed.

Skills

High school diploma

Mechanical aptitude

Technical ability

Power tools

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Hoist & test equipment

Job description

Why work for Pearson Peterbilt Group?

Our People

We're proud to have the best team across our locations in Georgia and Alabama. We hire for character and attitude based on our 23 Fundamentals - not just experience - so you'll be part of a truly exceptional team.

Growth Opportunities

With eight locations across Georgia and four locations across Alabama, advancement opportunities are endless. We love to promote from within and celebrate team members who've grown from entry-level roles into leadership positions.

Training

We invest in our people. All technicians, service, and parts employees receive free , ongoing training - including MX, Cummins, and Peterbilt certifications - to help you grow your skills and your career.

Culture

Even as we grow beyond 300 employees, we stay true to our family atmosphere. We celebrate each other's successes, support one another through challenges, and live by 23 key fundamentals that define who we are and how we work.

Benefits

• We take care of you and your family with multiple medical plan options plus dental, vision, life, FSA/HSA, and supplemental coverage.
• Our competitive 401(k) match, paid holidays, and expanded PTO policy help you plan for the future and enjoy life now.

POSITION INFORMATION

Our Body Shop Technicians are responsible for providing superb customer service by working hard every day to do what we do better than anyone else.

This position reports to the Body Shop Manager, is a 40 hour a week position and is eligible for overtime. To qualify for a Body Shop Technician position, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Past collision center experience required. Mechanical aptitude and technical ability are required. You must be able to operate power and hand tools and other equipment safely. You must be able to read and comprehend instructions and information. Dressing professionally and being able to communicate well orally and in writing with customers, vendors, and other contacts is a must.

The Body Shop Technician position is a physically demanding position. You will stand six to eight hours per shift. Will stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle and feel. Will use hand and power tools. Will lift parts weighing up to 70 pounds several times during each shift. Will use hoist and test equipment. Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

Requirements & Responsibilities

• To qualify for a Body Shop Technician position, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Past collision center experience required.
• Mechanical aptitude and technical ability are required.
• You must be able to operate power and hand tools and other equipment safely.
• You must be able to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Dressing professionally and being able to communicate well orally and in writing with customers, vendors, and other contacts is a must.
• You will stand six to eight hours per shift.
• Will stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle and feel.
• Will use hand and power tools.
• Will lift parts weighing up to 70 pounds several times during each shift.
• Will use hoist and test equipment.
• Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

This job posting is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. All applicants must be willing to submit to a background check and post-offer drug screen.