Truck Body Repair Technician, Peterbilt

The Larson Group; Portage (IN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Basic Life

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 perform heavy-duty truck body repairs with minimal supervision.

You will work on repairs, train junior technicians, follow safety rules, communicate needs to Foreman, and maintain accurate repair records in the system. This safety-sensitive position offers benefits including PTO, holidays, and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• College degree or trade school certificate preferred but not required.
• Experience in a related field preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills.

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.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

College degree or trade school certificate

Job description

Truck Body Repair Technician, Peterbilt #4678

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