Heavy-Duty Truck Body Technician — Growth & Advancement

The Larson Group; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Basic Life

401K with employer contribution

Bi-weekly Pay Schedule

Opportunity for advancement and Career

Job summary

The Larson Group Peterbilt is seeking an experienced Body Shop Technician to join our team. This role performs all functions of a fully qualified heavy-duty truck body repair mechanic with minimal supervision.

You will repair and service heavy-duty trucks, maintain safety standards, train newer technicians, document repair processes, and coordinate parts needs. This is a safety-sensitive position offering employee benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Requires basic computer skills for record-keeping and parts lookup.
• Experience in heavy-duty truck body repair is preferred but not required.
• A degree/certificate from a trade school is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical/body repairs on heavy-duty truck equipment and related components.
• Work with and train new technicians as directed.
• Follow safety rules and company policies always.
• Communicate to Foreman parts that are not available for repairs.
• Disassemble truck and evaluate parts list/estimate to have all parts needed to complete repair.
• Record in detail troubleshooting and repair steps, results, and other repair information.
• Accurately record in Paccar Solutions or CDK.
• Save all warrantable parts and label with repair order number, SN, customer name and date.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and return tools to their location.
• Maintain low number of comebacks and ensure vehicle functions after repair.
• Advise next shift technicians with any special instructions or concerns.
• Maintain efficiency and productivity goals set by Body Shop Manager.
• Maintain training required to perform duties as set by manager.
• Perform other duties and repairs as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Trade school certificate or college degree preferred

Experience in related field preferred

Job description

The Larson Group Peterbilt is seeking an experienced Body Shop Technician to join our team. This role performs all functions of a fully qualified heavy-duty truck body repair mechanic with minimal supervision.

You will repair and service heavy-duty trucks, maintain safety standards, train newer technicians, document repair processes, and coordinate parts needs. This is a safety-sensitive position offering employee benefits and opportunities for advancement.