Body Shop Technician

CSM Companies, Inc. - Kenworth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

CSM Companies, Inc. - Kenworth in Tampa, FL is seeking a Body Shop Technician/Mechanic. The role requires diagnostic skill across electrical, drivetrain, HVAC, brake, engine and suspension systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be prepared for 8–10 hour shifts, with possible overtime. Strong communication and tool inventory are essential. Previous body shop experience is preferred, and excellent benefits are offered as part of joining a growing dealer group.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical degree preferred
• Personal tool inventory to complete job duties
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Welding is a plus but not required
• Ability to read and interpret repair orders and technical manuals
• Proficient with basic computer usage

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for body repair work
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles
• Troubleshoot electrical, drive train, HVAC, brakes, engine and suspension systems
• Write accurate and detailed descriptions on repair orders
• Sandblast and prime vehicles for painting
• Use diagnostic equipment to locate faults and verify repairs
• Communicate repair information to Shop Foreman and parts department
• Test drive customer vehicles to verify repairs
• Track hours charged to each repair order
• Interact with customers professionally
• Assist other technicians with repairs

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

CDL ability

Welding ability

Diagnose using diagnostic tools

Able to read repair orders

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Windows basics

Job description

Tampa Florida Kenworth is currently accepting applications for a Body Shop Technician/Mechanic. Previous experience is preferred. Excellent benefits offered. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and successful dealer group!

General Responsibilities

• Prepares vehicles for body repair work
• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles
• Troubleshoots various systems, to include electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension, identifies needed repairs and performs corrective action
• Writes accurate, clear, and detailed descriptions on repair orders

Primary Duties

• Sandblasting vehicles to prepare them for painting
• Using a paint gun to prime vehicles for painting
• Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interprets test results
• Reads written fault description on repair order and determines the most efficient repair procedure
• Communicates with and provides Shop Foreman with accurate and detailed repair information for inclusion on the Repair Order.
• Obtains supervisor permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add additional repairs to a repair
• Communicates with parts department personnel to obtain or order the parts necessary to repair vehicles
• Performs road test on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedure
• Tracks and charges clocked hours to the proper corresponding Repair Order operation
• Interacts with customers in a professional and positive manner
• Assists other technicians with repair procedures as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; formal technical degree, certificate or diploma or equivalent work experience is preferred
• Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Ability to weld is a plus, but not required
• Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms, repair manuals, electrical schematics and various other technical bulletins
• Ability to use computer keyboard and Windows basics
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements
• Ability to work in an environment that contains dust from sanding and possible paint fumes
• Ability to work 8 - 10 hour days, including overtime hours as needed
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and sit on a regular basis with frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds