Heavy Duty Auto Body Technician

Waterstruck; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business in Mississippi is seeking a Body Shop Technician to repair and refinish trucks and buses. The ideal candidate will have an associate’s degree or equivalent experience, own basic tools, and embody the company's family values. Join a dedicated team focused on customer satisfaction and employee empowerment.

Benefits

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Weekly Pay

401K Program + Company Contribution

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Telehealth Access

Life Insurance options

Short and Long Term Disability

Uniform Allowance

Jury Duty Pay

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
• Must own a complete set of basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim.
• Fit and weld replacement parts into place.
• Prime and paint repaired surfaces.

Skills

Integrity

Safety

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

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 grow, we're looking to add dedicated team members to become 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 options
• 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 the WATERS Family Values. A summary of our values is below:
• Customers - Customers First. Dedicated to the highest level of customer 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 paint.
• Fit and weld replacement parts into place.
• Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns and sandblaster.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must own a 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.