Body Shop Technician

Rush Enterprises Inc.; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee stock purchase program

Performance-based incentives

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

A leading transportation industry company in Texas is seeking a Body Shop Technician to repair and replace damaged body parts to ensure quality fit and finish. The role requires at least three years of body shop experience and an ICAR Welding Certificate. You'll handle repairs, perform quality checks, and work with apprentices to develop their skills. The company offers an exceptional benefits package, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Three years’ body shop experience is required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review repair orders to understand repairs needed.
• Complete all repairs according to documentation.
• Perform quality checks before sending vehicle to paint department.
• Work with apprentice technicians to develop skills.

Skills

Knowledge of the manufacturer’s and technical repair process

Ability to use frame and measuring equipment per vendor procedures

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

ICAR Welding Certificate

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. I-Car Standard.
• 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.
• Work with apprentice or lesser skilled technicians in developing repair skills.

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).
• Three years’ body shop experience.
• ICAR Welding Certificate.
• 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 $50.00/Hr.