Truck Body Technician

Paragon Leasing L.P.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Leasing, LP, based in Dallas, TX, is hiring Truck Body Technicians to perform major and minor structural repairs on diesel tractors and trailers, including frames, fiberglass, and sheet metal replacement. This position is part of Stevens Transport/Paragon Leasing’s Dallas terminal and offers multiple shifts.

Responsibilities include collision repair, fabrication and welding, Bondo work, installation and alignment of cab components, and repairs to fiberglass, steel, and aluminum.

Qualifications

• Own tools required.
• 2+ years doing Bondo work.
• 2+ years in collision repair.
• Collision repair certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collision repair on heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Fabrication and welding of structural components.
• Bondo work and body repairs.
• Installation and alignment of cab components.
• Repairs to fiberglass, steel, and aluminum.
• Priming, sealing, and painting repaired areas.
• Replacing fenders, panels, bumpers, and other body parts.

Skills

Bondo

Collision repair

Fabrication

Welding

Installation

Priming

Sealing

Painting

Job description

Department:Paragon Fleet Maintenance GroupJob Description:JOB SUMMARY: Stevens Transport/Paragon Leasing, LP fully services heavy-duty commercial tractors and trailers out of our Dallas, Texas terminal and is hiring Truck Body Technicians to perform a various major and minor structural repair on diesel trucks, including frames, fiberglass, and sheet metal replacement. Multiple shifts available.If you are looking to join an experienced team that does full collision repairs, then come and make Stevens Transport’s Paragon Leasing your new home.JOB DESCRIPTION:Key ResponsibilitiesCollision repairFabrication and weldingBondo workInstallation and alignment of cab componentsRepairing damage to fiberglass, composites, steel, and aluminumWindshield replacementsPriming, sealing, and paintingReplacing fenders, panels, bumpers, and other body partsQUALIFICATIONS:Minimum QualificationsYou must have your own tools2+ years doing Bondo work2+ years in collision repairCollision repair certification a plusPreferred QualificationsCollision repair experience on Kenworth, Freightliner, and Peterbilt trucks.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:BondoCollisionFabricationWeldingInstallationPrimingSealingPaintingPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Maneuvering around, in, on, and under trucks/tight spaces to properly inspect and diagnose problemsStanding, bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, pushing, and pulling with a full range of body movementsUsing hands to handle, control or feelClimbing ladders, stairs, and platformsLifting and carrying up to 50 poundsThe work environment includes exposure to high decibels of noise, temperature, weather variations, metal welding processes and chemicals which may include solvents, undercoating, paint, and caulking.Work Experience:2+ years doing Bondo work2+ years in collision repairWorkshift:Education:In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified candidates are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability, or any other protected group status.