Experienced Heavy-Duty Body Shop Technician and Mechanic

Csm Companies Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenworth in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Body Shop Technician/Mechanic to join our service team. The role includes preparing vehicles for body repair, performing maintenance on medium and heavy-duty units, and using diagnostic tools to isolate faults.

You will document repairs clearly and communicate with the Shop Foreman. Responsibilities also include obtaining parts, performing road tests to verify repairs, and assisting other technicians as needed while delivering professional customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret repair orders, manuals and schematics.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Welding ability is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares vehicles for body repair work.
• Performs maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles.
• Diagnoses faults with diagnostic equipment.
• Writes clear repair orders and communicates with shop foreman.
• Drives tests to verify repairs.
• Coordinates with parts department to obtain replacements.
• Interacts with customers professionally.
• Assists other technicians as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Diagnostic reading

Troubleshooting abilities

Read repair orders

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree or certificate (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Welding (a plus)

Job description

Kenworth in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Body Shop Technician/Mechanic to join our service team. The role includes preparing vehicles for body repair, performing maintenance on medium and heavy-duty units, and using diagnostic tools to isolate faults.

You will document repairs clearly and communicate with the Shop Foreman. Responsibilities also include obtaining parts, performing road tests to verify repairs, and assisting other technicians as needed while delivering professional customer