Body Technician

Premier Truck Sales & Rental, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Truck Sales & Rental, Inc. is looking for a skilled Body Shop Technician specializing in semi-truck light body repair. Candidates must have extensive experience with large-scale commercial vehicles, ensuring a high standard for structural integrity and finish quality.

The role involves sanding, prepping, masking, and disassembling parts while maintaining an organized workspace. Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise in fiberglass repair, panel alignment, and tool operation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with large-scale commercial vehicles.
• High standard for structural integrity and finish quality.

Responsibilities

• Sanding, prepping, masking and light body work.
• Disassemble and reassemble exterior components, including mirrors, lights, and trim.
• Ensure all repairs meet company standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to ensure shop efficiency and safety.
• Show up for work and be on time every day.
• Maintain a high-speed workflow to keep the shop's production line moving.

Skills

Advanced Surface Prep

Fiberglass Repair

Panel Alignment

Body Fill & Contour

Masking & Protection

Tool Operation

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Body Shop Technician to join our team, specializing in semi-truck light body repair and body prep. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with large-scale commercial vehicles and a high standard for structural integrity and finish quality.

Core Skills & Requirements

The ideal candidate should be an expert in the following:

• Advanced Surface Prep: Mastery of block sanding, feather‑edging, and final sanding stages on large-scale panels.
• Fiberglass Repair: Specialized skill in repairing cracks, holes, and structural damage on truck hoods and fairings.
• Panel Alignment: Removing, installing, and aligning heavy-duty doors, cab panels, and trim components.
• Body Fill & Contour: Expert application of body fillers and glazes to restore original contours on steel and aluminum cabs.
• Masking & Protection: Precise masking of glass, lights, and chrome to ensure clean lines and zero overspray.
• Ensure all surfaces are chemically cleaned and prepped for primer application.
• Tool Operation: Expertise with grinders and orbital sanders.

Job Responsibilities

• Sanding, Prepping, Masking and Light Body Work.
• Disassemble and reassemble exterior components, including mirrors, lights, and trim.
• Ensure all repairs meet Company standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to ensure shop efficiency and safety.
• The ability to show up for work and be on time every day.
• Maintain a high-speed workflow to keep the shop's production line moving.