Body Shop Technician - Ridgefield, WA

Freightliner Northwest; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Body Shop Technician to join their team in Ridgefield, WA. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for performing repairs on various materials and basic mechanical duties. The company prides itself on providing a safe and well-equipped facility, ensuring that you can excel in your role. With a focus on training and development, this position is ideal for those passionate about the automotive industry and looking to grow their skills.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan

401(k) Matching

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Work Boot Stipend

Company-Sponsored Training

Qualifications

• Body shop experience required with strong skills in collision repair.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical duties and painting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs to fiberglass, composites, steel, and aluminum.
• Conduct basic mechanical duties related to collision repairs.

Skills

Body Shop Experience

Collision Repair

Fiberglass Repair

Mechanical Duties

Painting Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Safety Equipment

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Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) is now accepting applications from body shop technicians, collision repair technicians, frame technicians or those with heavy duty truck body experience for the Western Star Northwest in Ridgefield, WA location.

At GTC, you will be working with cutting-edge industry technologies. With a team and leadership you can rely on, as well as training to build your skillset, we’ll coach and encourage you every step of the way in well-equipped, safe facilities where you’re empowered to do what’s right—whether you’re performing routine maintenance or complete engine overhauls. Click to learn more about GTC.

About GTC

Helping customers satisfy their transportation needs since 1986, Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) is an expanded network of 19 dealerships doing business as Freightliner Northwest, Western Star Northwest, TrailerCraft, and Freightliner of Hawaii. As a full-service Freightliner, Western Star, Wilson Trailer dealership family, GTC can sell, finance, insure, and service commercial trucks for medium and heavy-duty applications.

Western Star Northwest Body Shop Technicians

• Perform repairs to fiberglass, composites, steel, and aluminum.
• Perform basic mechanical duties related to collision repairs.
• Perform basic primer and paint duties.

At GTC, you will be working with cutting-edge industry technologies. With the help of a team you can rely on and training to build your skill sets, we’ll coach and encourage you every step of the way in well-equipped, safe facilities where you’re empowered to do what’s right—whether you’re performing routine maintenance or complete engine overhauls.

Body shop experience required. Bring your strong body shop skills, team player mentality, and belief in safety first to TeamWSNW. From entry to expert level, there are Body Shop Technician opportunities for you!

Pay Range: $20.00 to $50.00 per hour

Based upon level of skill and experience. Shift differential and mentor/lead pay available.

Learn more about careers in our body shops https://youtu.be/t8LhJFGue-U

GTC General Benefits Description

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) provides a healthcare plan that covers medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits for eligible employees, as well as a basic group term life insurance policy and employee assistance program. Eligible employees can enroll in our company Health Savings Account (HSA). Employees can contribute up to 60% of their pre-tax earnings to a 401(k), and the company will match dollar for dollar of your contributions up to 3% of your income for qualifying employees. Tuition reimbursement and profit sharing are also available. Employees receive paid vacation, personal time off (PTO), and six paid holidays. Our technicians are eligible for company-sponsored training, uniforms, and a work boot stipend. More information at https://www.gordontruckcenters.com/benefits.

Apply today! We look forward to working with you!

GTC is an equal opportunity employer. This position is classified as safety sensitive. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. A motor vehicle records check is also required for positions with driving responsibilities. Mechanics often lift up to 75 pounds and must have a full set of tools.

E-Verify Program

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. uses the E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a pre-screening tool. For more info, visit www.uscis.gov.

Senior level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Truck Transportation