Heavy Duty Auto Body Technician

Waters Truck and Tractor; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Weekly Pay

401K Program + Company Contribution

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Telehealth Access

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Uniform Allowance

Jury Duty Pay

Growth Opportunities

Family Owned and Operated

Job summary

Waters Truck and Tractor, a family-owned business in Columbus, Mississippi, seeks a dedicated team member for truck and bus repair. As a part of our team, you'll be aligned with our core values such as integrity and customer satisfaction.

This role requires sanding, welding, and painting while ensuring a high standard of work. Ideal candidates hold an associate degree or similar experience and must possess their own tools. Join us to enjoy benefits like paid holidays and a 401K program.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of truck and bus repairs.
• Ability to perform bodywork and refinishing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sand body areas and protect surfaces from paint.
• Fit and weld replacement parts into place.
• Prime and paint repaired surfaces using spray guns.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

Must own complete set of basic tools

Job description

WATERS has been a family-owned business for over 80 years (currently in its 4th generation), opening our doors in 1938. We are a dealer for International Trucks and IC School Buses (Diamond Edge Certified), Collins Buses, Maintainer Service Trucks/Bodies, Jerr-Dan Wreckers/Carriers, Idealease Truck Rental/Leasing, several different Trailer Lines, HuntVe UTVs, Ranch King Hunting Blinds, and all the parts and services that go with them. We also have several contracts for plant and facilities maintenance. WATERS has 8 locations around Mississippi and as we continue to go, we're looking to add dedicated team members to become a part of our family!

Reporting to the Body Shop Manager, this person will work with trucks and buses by repairing and refinishing the framework.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Weekly Pay
• 401K Program + Company Contribution
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance (paid by WATERS)
• Telehealth Access (paid by WATERS)
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance option
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Uniform Allowance
• Jury Duty Pay
• Growth Opportunities
• Family Owned and Operated

Responsibilities

• Being aligned with our culture is VITAL. Candidate must embody and promote WATERS Family Values. A summary of our values are below:
  • Customers - Customers First. Dedicated to the highest level of customers satisfaction.
  • Integrity - Do the Right Thing. Maintain integrity in all we do.
  • Employees - Take care of our employees.
  • Team - One Team, One Family.
  • B.O.B. Excellence - Be the Best of the Best.
  • Empowerment - Empower our employees.
  • Accessibility - Be hands on and accessible to our customers and employees.
  • Safety - Prioritize safety.
• Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
• Fit and weld replacement parts into place.
• Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns and sand blaster.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MUST own complete set of basic tools.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.