Body Shop Technician

Summit Truck Group; Service (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wages

Paid training

Monthly incentive based on performance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Summit Truck Group is seeking a Body Shop Technician for our Tulsa, OK dealership. You will repair or replace damaged heavy duty truck body parts and work to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition while supporting production, quality and customer service goals.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a heavy duty body shop, with welding or metal fabrication skills. CDL and DOT medical card are preferred; applicants must provide their own tools and have strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Training in Body Shop and estimating required.
• 3–5 years in heavy duty truck Body Shop environment preferred.
• Welding and metal fabrication skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace damaged heavy duty truck body parts to pre-accident condition.
• Contribute to Body Shop production, quality, customer service, and financial objectives.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Body Shop training & estimating

Tools

CDL

DOT medical card

Own tools

Welding

Metal fabrication

Job description

Our business thrives by hiring the very best people available. That’s why Summit Truck Group is one of the dominant truck dealership groups in the nation. Our customers know our people are second to none. Hire the best and success takes care of itself. It’s the way we’ve built our company and it can help you build the career you always wanted.

You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And, now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. Summit Truck Group is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. As an experienced Body Shop Technician at our Tulsa, OK dealership, you will repair or replace damaged heavy duty truck body parts back to pre-accident condition and contribute to attainment of Body Shop Department production, quality, customer service and financial objectives.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED; any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Training in Body Shop and estimating required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in heavy duty truck Body Shop environment is required.
• Skills and additional training in welding and metal fabrication is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, CDL and DOT medical card.
• Must provide own tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of welding, heavy duty suspensions, mechanical repairs, hydraulic and 12 volt electrical equipment systems.

As a Summit Employee, you will enjoy:

• Competitive Hourly Wages
• Paid Training
• Performance based incentive paid monthly
• Advancement opportunities with one of the nation’s leading heavy duty truck dealer groups
• A culture where we strive to help our employees grow and be successful
• Excellent benefits including 401K Match, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
• The chance to participate in the business through various employee programs

Summit Truck Group, LLC is a privately held company that does business as Summit Truck Group, Summit Bus, and Summit Idealease. The company operates 26 commercial truck and bus dealerships in Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Summit Truck Group represents and services International®, Volvo, Mack, Ford, and Isuzu commercial trucks, and Crane Carrier specialty vehicles. Summit Bus represents and services IC Bus, ElDorado National-Salina, and other commercial bus brands. Commercial truck lease and rental, mobile and dedicated maintenance services are offered through 12 Idealease locations. Summit serves customers with just over 850 employees, 250 technicians, over 350 service bays, and over $27 million in all-makes stocked parts.

Summit Truck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace