Heavy-Duty Vehicle Body Shop Technician – Benefits

CSM Companies, Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Tampa Florida Kenworth is seeking a Body Shop Technician/Mechanic to join our team in Tampa, FL. Prior experience in body repair for medium and heavy‑duty vehicles is preferred.

The role involves sandblasting, priming, diagnosing electrical and drive‑train faults, and performing repairs with accurate repair orders. The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma, a technical degree or certificate is a plus, and the ability to obtain a CDL.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required; technical degree or certificate preferred.
• Ability to read shop repair orders and electrical schematics.
• Experience with diagnostic equipment and paint prep is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepares vehicles for body repair and sandblasting for painting.
• Uses paint gun to prime vehicles and performs corrective maintenance.
• Reads fault descriptions and determines repair procedures.
• Completes repair orders with detailed information for supervisors.
• Coordinates parts with the parts department and performs road tests.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading schematics

CDL readiness

Welding

Computer basics

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree/certificate

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Paint gun

Welding equipment

Job description

Tampa Florida Kenworth is seeking a Body Shop Technician/Mechanic to join our team in Tampa, FL. Prior experience in body repair for medium and heavy‑duty vehicles is preferred.

The role involves sandblasting, priming, diagnosing electrical and drive‑train faults, and performing repairs with accurate repair orders. The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma, a technical degree or certificate is a plus, and the ability to obtain a CDL.