Body Shop Technician - Hickory/Hildebran, NC

Velocity Truck Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced organization as a Body Shop Technician where your skills in body restoration and painting will shine. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of trucks, providing high-quality repairs and excellent customer service. Be part of a company that values a great workplace culture, competitive pay, and benefits like 401K with match, health insurance, and more. If you have a passion for quality workmanship and a commitment to safety, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the opportunity to grow and advance your career in a supportive environment that truly cares for its team members.

Benefits

401k + match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Employer paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Days

Employee Discounts

Company Events

Training Programs

Excellent Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Over five years of experience as a body shop technician preferred.
• Certified PPG Painter with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform full body restoration and paint services for trucks.
• Conduct fiberglass repairs and maintain tools safely.

Skills

Body Restoration

Painting

Fiberglass Work

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Manual Dexterity

Education

Certification as PPG Painter

5+ Years Experience

Tools

Body Shop Tools

Painting Equipment

Job description

Hildebran, NC, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Who We Are:
Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG) is a premium commercial brand medium to heavy truck dealership that offers the full-service experience for our customers, from an outstanding sales organization to highly skilled technicians to service your vehicle, and on-demand parts. Our goal is to be your one-stop shop experts for all truckers, owner operators, fleets, and companies. This coupled with our Leasing and Rental business and our Financial services business makes VVG the leading Truck dealership.

What’s in it for You: VVG is a fast-paced and growing organization that is looking for candidates that are ready for a daily challenge and cannot wait to provide superior customer service both internally and externally. VVG offers fantastic culture as well as competitive pay, 401K W/Match, Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work culture!

What You’ll Do: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Body Shop Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in body restoration, painting, and fiberglass work, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Job Duties:

• Perform full body restoration and paint services for trucks involved in collisions.
• Conduct fiberglass repairs and other specialized tasks.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure high-quality workmanship and attention to detail.
• Provide excellent customer service and address client concerns.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to assess damage and determine appropriate repair methods.

Job Qualifications & Requirements:

• Over five (5) years of experience as a body shop technician preferred.
• Certified PPG Painter.
• Proficient in using a wide range of tools and equipment for truck assessment and repair.
• Excellent manual dexterity with the ability to work on small parts and in confined spaces.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective customer service and communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass post-offer drug test, physical, and lift.

Compensation:

• $25-$30 hourly depending on experience and qualifications, plus a production bonus.
• Sign-on bonus based on qualifications.

Benefits Velocity Vehicle Group Offers:

• Fantastic culture.
• 401k + match.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance + HSA & FSA.
• Employer paid Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation Days.
• Company perks such as employee discounts, company events, and training programs.
• Excellent Training and Career Advancement Opportunities.

Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer. Velocity Vehicle Group prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.