Body Shop Technician

The Larson Group; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Basic Life

401K with employer contribution

Bi-weekly Pay Schedule

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Larson Group Peterbilt is seeking an experienced Body Shop Technician to join our team. This role performs all functions of a fully qualified heavy-duty truck body repair mechanic under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include repairing heavy-duty truck equipment with high quality, training new technicians, and maintaining safety and organization in the shop. Candidates should have a high school diploma; trade certs or college degree preferred, with basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college or trade credential preferred.
• Experience in a related field preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical/body repairs on heavy-duty truck equipment and related components.
• Work with and train new technicians as directed.
• Follow safety rules and company policies always.
• Communicate with Foreman about unavailable parts for repairs.
• Disassemble trucks and evaluate parts list/estimates for repairs.
• Record troubleshooting and repair steps in systems (e.g., Paccar Solutions or CDK).
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and ensure low comebacks.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Trade school certificate or degree

College degree (preferred)

Job description

The Larson Group Peterbilt is looking for an experienced Body Shop Technician to join our dynamic team. This position performs all functions of a fully qualified heavy-duty truck body repair mechanic under minimal supervision.

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Basic Life
• 401K with employer contribution
• Bi-weekly Pay Schedule
• Opportunity for advancement and Career Development

Responsibilities:

• Performs mechanical/body repairs on heavy-duty truck equipment and related components, while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Work with and train new technicians as directed.
• Follow safety rules and company policies always.
• Communicate to Foreman parts that are not available for repairs.
• Disassemble truck and evaluate parts list/estimate to have all parts needed to complete repair.
• Record in detail, description of all trouble shooting and/or repair steps, results of repairs made and any other information about repair. Accurately record in Paccar Solutions or CDK.
• Save all warrantable parts. Tag, wash, box and turn in to correct location. Labeling with repair order number, S/N, customer name and date.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area. Clean tools used and return them to their proper location.
• Maintain a low number of comebacks, customer vehicle functions properly after repair.
• Advise the following shift's technicians with any special instructions or concerns you found when repairing truck.
• Maintain efficiency and productivity goals set forth by Body Shop Manager.
• Maintain training required to perform duties, as set forth by manager.
• Perform other duties and repairs as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Should possess a High School diploma.
• A college degree or a certificate or degree from a trade school is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in a related field is preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills.

*Please note this is a safety-sensitive position