Heavy-Duty Truck Body Technician | Growth & Benefits

Housby; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Uniforms provided

9 Paid Holidays

120 hours PTO after first year

Energetic company culture

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Housby in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced Body Technician to repair commercial trucks and heavy equipment. Responsibilities include damage discovery, planning repairs, parts readiness, and a smooth handoff to paint, with ownership from teardown through body-to-paint release.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in body-shop or collision repair, can read repair plans, and performs welding/fabrication. Must have a valid driver's license and work well independently in a safety-conscious shop

Qualifications

• 1+ year body-shop or collision-repair experience; heavy-duty preferred.
• Experience removing/replacing commercial-vehicle components and repairing metal/fiberglass.
• Ability to read repair plans, estimates, and manufacturer repair procedures.
• Welding, fabrication, structural-measurement, or OEM certifications preferred where applicable.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and demonstrate Housby's Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete vehicle damage assessments (VDA), teardowns, and inspections.
• Identify damage and document findings with notes and photographs.
• Communicate required supplements, labor, parts, materials, tools, or sublet operations to the estimator and foreman.
• Follow the approved repair plan and manufacturer repair procedures.
• Perform structural and cosmetic metal repair, panel alignment, welding, and fabrication.
• Measure and verify frame or structural conditions when assigned.
• Ensure parts, repair information, tools, and materials are available before each stage.
• Record labor time, repair progress, and job status daily.
• Self-inspect and correct deficiencies before final inspection.
• Confirm repairs and components are complete before releasing to paint.
• Maintain organized work area and perform preventive maintenance on tools/equipment.
• Maintain 95%+ efficiency and 70% productivity after onboarding/training.
• Complete VDA before production and report any hidden damage or missing parts.
• Produce safe, accurate work meeting first-pass quality requirements.
• Maintain dependable attendance and accurate timekeeping.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a professional image.

Skills

Body-shop experience

Heavy-duty components

Repair plans knowledge

Welding & fabrication

Valid driver's license

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Housby in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced Body Technician to repair commercial trucks and heavy equipment. Responsibilities include damage discovery, planning repairs, parts readiness, and a smooth handoff to paint, with ownership from teardown through body-to-paint release.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in body-shop or collision repair, can read repair plans, and performs welding/fabrication. Must have a valid driver's license and work well independently in a safety-conscious shop