BODY SHOP TECHNICIAN

Premier Leasing & Rental; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Florida Kenworth is seeking a Body Shop Technician/Mechanic to join our growing dealer group. Prior experience is preferred and excellent benefits are offered. This is a great opportunity to grow with a successful team in a busy shop located in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities include prep for body repair, diagnostics on heavy vehicles, and documenting repair procedures. Strong communication and physical stamina are required for daily tasks and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical degree or certificate preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Valid CDL.
• Reading and interpreting repair orders, electrical schematics and technical bulletins.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for body repair work.
• Perform maintenance on medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Troubleshoot systems (electrical, drive train, HVAC, brakes, engine, suspension).
• Write clear, detailed repair orders.

Skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma

Technical diploma or certificate preferred

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Repair manuals

Job description

Tampa Florida Kenworth

• Body Shop
• Tampa, FL
• Posted 2 days ago

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