Body Shop Technician

Highway-Motors; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Plan + Match

Paid time off and vacation

Short/Long Term Disability

Growth opportunities

Paid Training

Great Facility

Health and wellness

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Highway Motors in Virginia seeks a skilled technician to identify and repair truck and trailer components, review repair orders, and work to dealership and factory standards. Road-test capabilities and adherence to warranty guidelines are essential.

Experience in welding, suspension, and frame work is a plus or willingness to learn/train; valid driver’s license required; opportunity for growth and a secure future in a well-trained workforce.

Qualifications

• Welding, suspension, framework experience a plus OR willing to learn/train
• Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector (preferred)
• Certifications listed above or equivalent experience and eagerness to improve
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve parts required for repair; review repair orders, work order, and Body Shop Managers estimate notes; follow warranty guidelines; notify supervisor of any repair add-ons.
• Adjust, replace, and repair all series of truck and trailer equipment (e.g., sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/ panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of truck cab body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.).
• Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure quality repair.
• Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills including truck manufacturer’s repair process.
• Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Teardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairs.
• Advise body shop estimator of additional damage or supplemental needs or if repairs will not be completed on time.

Skills

Welding

Suspension

Framework experience

Willing to learn/train

Damage Analysis

Estimating

Mechanical components

Electrical components

State Vehicle Inspector

Education

None

Job description

Highway Motors believes that no organization is any better than the people who work for it. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that we set high standards of integrity with an aggressive, enthusiastic attitude in all that we do. We promise to maintain a well-trained workforce and a safe, modern facility in order to render our customers the best possible support and to provide our employees a secure future.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan + Match
• Paid time off and vacation
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Great Facility
• Health and wellness
• Discounts on products and services

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve parts required for repair; review repair orders, work order, and Body Shop Managers estimate notes; follow warranty guidelines; notify supervisor of any repair add-ons.
• Adjust, replace, and repair all series of truck and trailer equipment (e.g., sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/ panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of truck cab body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.).
• Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure quality repair.
• Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills including truck manufacturer’s repair process.
• Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Teardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairs.
• Advise body shop estimator of additional damage or supplemental needs or if repairs will not be completed on time.

Qualifications

• Welding, suspension, framework experience a plus OR willing to learn/train
• Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector (preferred)
• Certifications listed above or equivalent experience and eagerness to improve
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.