Body Shop Technician

Rush Enterprises, Inc; Kansas City (MO); 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 growth through training

Job summary

Rush Truck Centers in Missouri is seeking a Body Shop Technician to repair or replace damaged body parts to factory specs, ensuring invisible repairs that match pre-accident condition. You will review orders, perform teardown, and sign off on quality checks before painting, with focus on precise fit and finish.

The role emphasizes using frame/measuring tools, identifying parts, and completing repairs per documented procedures while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• Two years of body shop experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Review each repair order, work order, and estimator’s notes before starting repairs.
• Complete repairs according to documentation and factory specifications.
• Use frame and measuring equipment per vendor procedures.
• Perform initial teardown of vehicle.
• Identify parts for cut-in and edging.
• Perform repairs per factory specifications and company policy.
• Sign off on all quality checks before painting.
• Re-assemble painted vehicle and parts.
• Conduct final quality check and finalize the work order before detailing.

Skills

Two years' body shop experience

Reading repair orders

Attention to detail

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

A Body Shop Technician will repair or replace damaged body parts back to Pre-Accident Condition with factory and dealership specifications. Quality repair need to meet or exceed the original factory fit and finish. The end result should be an invisible repair.

Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the US representing truck and bus manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.

Responsibilities:

• Review each repair order, work order, and estimator’s notes to understand repairs needed prior to beginning work on the vehicle.
• All repairs must be completed according to the documentation on the repair order or the supplement.
• Knowledge of the manufacturer’s and technical repair process.
• Ability to use frame and measuring equipment per vendor procedures.
• Perform initial teardown of vehicle.
• Identify parts for cut-in and edging.
• Perform all repair procedures according to factory specifications and company policy.
• Perform and sign-off on all quality check before sending vehicle to paint department.
• Re-assemble painted vehicle and painted parts.
• Perform a final quality check and review of work order prior to sending the vehicle to the detail department.

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).
• Two years’ body shop experience.
• 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.