Truck Body Repair Technician, Peterbilt

The Larson Group Creative Marketing, llc.; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with employer contribution

Bi-weekly Pay Schedule

Career Development

Job summary

The Larson Group Peterbilt in Portage, IN is seeking an experienced Body Shop Technician to join our team. This role performs heavy-duty truck body repair under minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality workmanship.

You will also train new technicians, follow safety rules, and coordinate with the Foreman on parts, disassembly, and repair documentation. A safety-sensitive position with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills for daily tasks and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical/body repairs on heavy-duty truck equipment with high quality.
• Train new body repair technicians as directed.
• Follow safety rules and company policies always.
• Communicate to Foreman parts that are not available for repairs.
• Disassemble truck and prepare parts list/estimate for repair.
• Record troubleshooting steps and repair results in the system.
• Save warrantable parts and label with repair order details.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and tools.
• Maintain efficiency and productivity goals as directed.
• Perform other duties and repairs as assigned.

Job description

The Larson Group Peterbiltis looking for an experienced Body Shop Technician to join our dynamic team. This position performs all functions of a fully qualified heavy-duty truck body repair mechanic under minimal supervision.

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Basic Life
• 401K with employer contribution
• Bi-weekly Pay Schedule
• Opportunity for advancement and Career Development

Responsibilities:

• Performs mechanical/body repairs on heavy-duty truck equipment and related components, while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Work with and train new body repair 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, description of all trouble shooting and/or repair steps, results of repairs made and any other information about repair. Accurately record in Paccar Solutions or CDK.
• Save all warrantable parts. Tag, wash, box and turn in to correct location. Labeling with repair order number, S/N, customer name and date.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area. Clean tools used and return them to their proper location.
• Maintain a low number of comebacks, customer vehicle functions properly after repair.
• Advise the following shift's technicians with any special instructions or concerns you found when repairing truck.
• Maintain efficiency and productivity goals set forth by Body Shop Manager.
• Maintain training required to perform duties, as set forth by manager.
• Perform other duties and repairs as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A college degree or a certificate or degree from a trade school is preferred but not required.
• Experience in a related field is preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills.

*Please note this is a safety-sensitive position