Body Shop Technician

RWC Group; Mount Vernon, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RWC International offers a long-term career in a high-demand industry with growth opportunities. The Body Shop Technician repairs vehicles per estimate and manufacturer standards, prepares vehicles, and ensures parts are ordered correctly, while maintaining safety and compliance.

Valid driver’s license is required. This safety-sensitive role requires teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to pass a background check and a pre-hire drug test.

Qualifications

• High degree of product and technical knowledge.
• Must be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.
• Check parts against estimate and ensure proper parts are ordered and received.
• Prepares vehicles for body repair work.
• Notifies management of any additional repairs needed.
• Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.
• Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.
• Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials.
• Cooperates and assists other employees in the repair and prepping of vehicles.
• Understands and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Looking for a long-term career in a high demand industry with a great career path for growth? We offer many different opportunities depending on your background and experience level. RWC International is a proven leader in the truck and bus service and repair industry. RWC is a family-owned company that cares and we offer competitive wages, paid time off & holidays, full health benefits and a 401k match. We value what makes a family successful: commitment, compassion, hard work and a desire for each other to succeed. No matter your level when you join us, we want to help you grow.

POSITION OVERVIEW The BODY SHOP TECHNICIAN

The BODY SHOP TECHNICIAN is charged with repairing vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards. The BODY SHOP TECHNICIAN is responsible to repair damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and company specifications and time standards. Valid Driver’s License required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.
• Check parts against estimate and ensure proper parts are ordered and received.
• Prepares vehicles for body repair work.
• Notifies management of any additional repairs needed.
• Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.
• Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.
• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
• Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials. Reports and deviations to management.
• Cooperates and assists other employees in the repair and prepping of vehicles.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary range for a Body Shop Technician (depending on experience level) from $50,000 to $150,000.

ACTIVITY AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Employee safety is a prime concern of RWC. This position is a safety sensitive position and falls under the requirements of the RWC Drug and Alcohol policy.

High degree of product and technical knowledge

Must be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer.

Must be self-motivated and have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Must conduct his/herself in a professional manner Must be able to successfully pass a background check and a pre-hire drug and alcohol test.

M/F/V/H