Heavy-Duty Truck Body Technician - Precision Repairs & Alignment

Tom Nehl Truck Co.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental plan for employee with family覆盖

Job summary

Tom Nehl Truck Co. in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Truck Body Technician to join our service team. The role involves coordinating repairs, reviewing damage reports, estimating costs, preparing the work plan, and performing body repairs with standard shop tools.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of heavy-duty truck parts experience, a valid driver license, and owning a personal tool set. This is a full-time, on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience with heavy duty truck parts.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with supervisor on parts to restore or replace and time estimates.
• Review damage reports and prepare repair cost estimates; plan work.
• Sand body areas to be painted and mask areas to protect them.
• Remove damaged sections and install replacement parts with appropriate tools.
• Align damaged components using hydraulic alignment machines and finish surfaces.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations, including federal, state, and company policies.

Skills

Heavy-duty truck parts knowledge

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own set of tools

Job description

At Tom Nehl we proudly say we are "The Team Behind Your Drive". We have a passion for serving the trucking industry and our community.

The newest member of our team could be you! See our current open positions below, and fill out an online application if you think you would be a good fit.

Location: 417 Edgewood Ave. South

Job Id:543

# of Openings:1

Tom Nehl, the undisputed best heavy-duty truck dealership in Northeast Florida and South Georgia, is looking for experienced and qualified Truck Body Technician to join our service team.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate with supervisor as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
• Must be able to review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
• Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint. Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
• Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components. File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
• Follow safety rules and regulations.
• Observe all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of work experience with heavy duty truck parts.
• Valid driver license with a good driving record.
• Must provide own set of tools.

Company Overview

Family owned and operated for over sixty years, Tom Nehl represents multiple manufacturers including Freightliner; Volvo; Western Star; and Isuzu.

• Two medical plans through UHC
• Vision insurance
• Company paid dental plan for the employee; family coverage available at a low cost
• HSA with employer contribution
• $20,000 employer paid life insurance
• Optional voluntary life insurance for the employee and family
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Voluntary worksite plans = accident, cancer, or hospital insurance
• Wellness plan with opportunity to earn $520 payout
• Voya 401K with an employer contribution
• Gym membership reimbursement
• PTO plan

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are a drug free workplace.