Truck Body Repair Technician

NationaLease; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

401k Match

Guaranteed 40 hours

Job summary

State Collision is seeking experienced Auto Fabricator and Truck Body Repair Technician to join our fleet repair team. This role focuses on auto-body work, fabricating and repairing components for commercial vehicles.

You will follow safety procedures and DOT regulations, maintain a neat shop, and restore structural integrity of trailers and trucks for optimal performance.

Experience in auto-body with 2+ years is preferred; CDL is a plus, and lifting 70 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge in auto-body and various mechanical fabrication skills.
• Must be able to lift 70lbs and perform demanding physical tasks.
• CDL preferred; valid driver’s license required for some roles.
• Minimum 2+ years of body work experience is expected.
• Ability to document repairs and manage time using a PC.

Responsibilities

• Operates tools and equipment safely during repairs.
• Repairs aluminum and fiberglass trailer and straight truck roofing.
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
• Bolts or welds replacement parts in position using wrenches or welding equipment.
• Paints surfaces after repairs and orders replacement parts as needed.
• Adheres to DOT regulations and maintains a clean work area.
• Performs collision repair and replacement work on fleet vehicles and trailer bodies.
• Removes damaged parts and fabricates replacements as required.

Skills

Heavy lifting ability

Measuring & math skills

CDL preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

In 1944, a group of regional truck lease company owners met in Chicago to discuss how they could work together to provide maintenance for one another as their trucks began to travel across the country. From that meeting, NationaLease was born. Today, maintenance and the technicians who provide it still form the backbone of the NationaLease system. We are looking to strengthen our team with people who share our passion for providing a high level of quality and service to our customers. If you are that sort of person, we’d love to hear from you. Additional information can be found on our website at http://www.nationalease.com . You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook .

Control your own destiny! State Collision is seeking to recruit an experienced Truck Body Repair Technician specializing in fleet repairs, to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for long term growth and opportunity.

State Collision is seeking an Auto Fabricator to join our growing team of exceptional employees. MUST have previous experience with auto body work and repairs. We are looking someone who is energetic and reliable that has a diverse set of skills.

Experience working with commercial vehicles a huge plus, i.e., tractor trailers, box trucks, buses, vans, forklifts. This is NOT a car shop.

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurances
Company Paid Life Insurance
PTO Plan
Paid Holidays
Generous 401k match.
Guaranteed 40 hours.
We also offer opportunity to sign up for Supplemental Life, LTD, STD.

What You’ll Do

Truck Body Repair Technician Job Summary:

• Position requires Technician with strong knowledge in auto-body and various mechanical fabrication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Repairs aluminum and fiberglass trailer and straight truck roofing.
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
• Bolts or welds replacement parts in position using wrenches or welding equipment.
• Paints surfaces after performing body repairs and order replacement parts, panels, and supplies.
• Follows established organizational safety procedures and DOT regulations. Maintains a neat work area.
• Uses hand and power tools to remove or repair damaged parts, weld as needed, and properly install new parts.
• Performs collision repair and replacement work on all fleet vehicles and trailer bodies as assigned by the Fleet Manager.
• Performs repair work on vehicle bodies (replacing front-end components, body components, doors, frame under body components; hammering out dents, buckles, and other defects using blocks and hammers; filing, grinding, and sanding
• Removes damaged parts using wrenches and cutting torch and fabricates replacement parts using hand and power tools.
• Repairs body surfaces; filling holes, dents, and seams; removing damaged fenders, panels, and grills; welding replacement parts in place).
• Restore damaged vehicles to their original structural integrity, function, and appearance. Prepares vehicles for collision repair work & painting.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Must be able to lift 70lbs.
• Strong measuring and math skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license: CDL Preferred
• A minimum of 2+ years of experience in body work.
• Ability to use PC for documenting repairs and time management.
• A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma is preferred
• Ability to use ladders, crawl, kneel, stretch when working on vehicles.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment and random drug screening required by DOT.

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.