Body Shop Technician - Kingsport, TN

Velocity Truck Group; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic Culture

401k + match

Health, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Employee discounts

Training programs

Job summary

Velocity Vehicle Group is seeking a skilled Body Shop Technician A to join our hard-working team in Kingsport, Tennessee. You will perform full body restoration and paint on trucks damaged in collisions, plus fiberglass work and equipment maintenance, while upholding safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of body shop experience, holds a PPG painter certification, and can use a wide range of tools to assess and repair trucks.

Qualifications

• More the five (5) years of experience of body shop technician
• Certified PPG Painter
• Ability to use wide range of tools and equipment to assess and repair trucks
• Free range of motion in their hands and arms to work with small parts and small spaces
• Critical thinking skills to assess damage and determine how to make repairs

Responsibilities

• Body Shop Technician A provides full body restoration and paint to trucks involved in collisions, performs fiber glass work, maintains tools and equipment in a safe manner.

Skills

Body shop experience

Fiberglass work

Tool usage

Tools

PPG Painter Certification

Job description

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 make VVG the leading Truck dealership.

What’s in it for You:

Velocity Vehicle Group is a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization, and we're on the lookout for individuals who relish daily challenges and are passionate about delivering top-notch customer service, both within the company and to our valued clients. When you join VVG, you'll experience an extraordinary work environment, complete with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with matching, as well as Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work™ culture!

What You’ll Do:

Body Shop Technician A provides full body restoration and paint to trucks involved in collisions, performs fiber glass work, maintains tools and equipment in a safe manner.

• More the five (5) years of experience of body shop technician
• Certified PPG Painter
• Ability to use wide range of tools and equipment to assess and repair trucks
• Free range of motion in their hands and arms to work with small parts and small spaces
• Critical thinking skills to assess damage and determine how to make repairs

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Must be able to pass post-offer drug screening, physical examination (including a lift test), and background check

Compensation:

• $30-$38hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Full-time position

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.