Body Shop Technician

Csm Companies Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenworth in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Body Shop Technician/Mechanic to join our service team. The role includes preparing vehicles for body repair, performing maintenance on medium and heavy-duty units, and using diagnostic tools to isolate faults.

You will document repairs clearly and communicate with the Shop Foreman. Responsibilities also include obtaining parts, performing road tests to verify repairs, and assisting other technicians as needed while delivering professional customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret repair orders, manuals and schematics.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Welding ability is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares vehicles for body repair work.
• Performs maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles.
• Diagnoses faults with diagnostic equipment.
• Writes clear repair orders and communicates with shop foreman.
• Drives tests to verify repairs.
• Coordinates with parts department to obtain replacements.
• Interacts with customers professionally.
• Assists other technicians as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Diagnostic reading

Troubleshooting abilities

Read repair orders

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree or certificate (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Welding (a plus)

Job description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Tampa, FL - Tampa, FL 33619 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School 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