Experienced Body Shop Technician

Rush Enterprises Inc.; Galloway (AR); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee stock purchase program

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Rush Enterprises Inc. is seeking a Body Shop Technician in Galloway, Arkansas, to perform repairs that meet or exceed factory specifications. The technician will be responsible for reviewing repair orders, performing initial vehicle teardown, and ensuring quality through rigorous checks.

Candidates should have at least three years of experience in a body shop, possess a valid driver’s license, and hold an ICAR Welding Certificate. This position offers competitive pay rates ranging from $25.00 to $35.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Three years’ body shop experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Review repair orders to understand required repairs.
• Perform repairs per factory specifications and company policy.
• Conduct quality checks before sending vehicles to paint department.

Skills

Frame and measuring equipment use

Body shop repair techniques

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

ICAR Welding Certificate

Job description

A Body Shop Technician will repair or replace damaged body parts back to Pre-Accident Condition with factory and dealership specifications. Quality repair need to meet or exceed the original factory fit and finish. The end result should be an invisible repair.

Responsibilities

• Review each repair order, work order, and estimator’s notes to understand repairs needed prior to beginning work on the vehicle.
• All repairs must be completed according to the documentation on the repair order or the supplement.
• Knowledge of the manufacturer’s and technical repair process.
• Ability to use frame and measuring equipment per vendor procedures.
• Perform initial teardown of vehicle.
• Identify parts for cut-in and edging.
• Perform all repair procedures according to factory specifications and company policy. I-Car Standard.
• Perform and sign-off on all quality check before sending vehicle to paint department.
• Re-assemble painted vehicle and painted parts.
• Perform a final quality check and review of work order prior to sending the vehicle to the detail department.
• Work with apprentice or lesser skilled technicians in developing repair skills.

Benefits

• We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long-term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three years’ body shop experience.
• ICAR Welding Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Minimum Pay Rate: USD $25.00/Hr.

Maximum Pay Rate: USD $35.00/Hr.