Vanbody Specialist

U-Haul; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Health benefits

Technician Training program

Job summary

U-Haul is seeking a Van Body Specialist in Tonawanda, NY to maintain and repair its fleet of trucks and vans. The role involves body repair, wiring, decals, and ensuring vehicles remain in top condition, with support for growth and development within a large, nationwide company.

The position requires welding skills, a valid driver’s license, and access to personal hand tools. U-Haul emphasizes benefits, training programs, and a safety-focused work environment as part of its culture.

Qualifications

• Must have own hand tools.
• Welding of steel and aluminum is required.
• Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Repair truck cabs and van bodies with Bondo and fiberglass.
• Repair wiring and lighting.
• Apply decals on vans.
• Repair van body structural components and bumpers.
• Assist in other areas as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Welding steel & aluminum

Driver's license

Job description

Van Body Specialist

Ready to rev up your career? Are you a skilled technician interested in a rewarding career in a growing industry? Consider becoming a Van Body Specialist with U-Haul! In this role you will repair trucks and vans as well as apply decals, ensuring that U-Haul Company’s fleet remains in pristine condition. In exchange you will enjoy U-Haul Company’s excellent benefits and supportive Company culture. Whether you are looking for your first job in the industry or have vehicle body repair experience already, U-Haul is the place for you! We have the largest fleet of trucks and trailers in the industry, and we need a first-class team to keep them maintained for our customers. We add to our fleet each year, thereby ensuring that you are always working on the latest new equipment. As a van body specialist, you will use U-Haul Company’s proprietary technology to assess and care for field vehicles. U-Haul provides the support and tools you need to succeed and grow, so if you want a job with endless opportunities for career growth. Our motto is “Hire Fast, Pay Fast.”

Compensation Range: $23.40 to $28.60 Hourly

Location: 2801 Kenmore Ave, Tonawanda, New York 14150, United States of America

Primary Responsibilities

• Repair truck cab and van bodies with Bondo and fiberglass.


• Repair wiring and lighting.


• Apply imaging decals.


• Repair van body structural components and bumpers.


• Team Members are expected to willingly lend assistance in additional areas as necessary, following the directives and guidance of their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Driver’s license


• Provide your own hand tools.


• Skilled at welding steel and aluminum

Perks of joining the U-Haul Team

• Get your career moving with a company who empowers team members to be the healthiest version of themselves!


• We provide robust wellness benefits, events, and resources to help team members become the happiest and healthiest they can be.


• We offer a Technician Training program that encompasses both Ford and GMC Training Classes, as well as a tool purchase program.


• U-Haul offers Body Shop Technicians: Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days, if eligible


• Career stability


• Gym Reimbursement Program, if eligible


• Opportunities for advancement


• Valuable on-the-job training


• Complete Benefit Plan, if eligible


• RRSP payroll deduction plan


• Deferred profit-sharing plan, if eligible


• You Matter Program (EAP)


• Mindset App Program


• Wellness Programs


• Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, hotels, and more

Work Environment

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Physical Demands

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods both indoors and outdoors while remaining stationary, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted.

The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are:

• Alabama


• Alaska


• Arizona


• Arkansas


• Delaware


• Florida


• Georgia


• Hawaii


• Idaho


• Iowa


• Kansas


• Maryland


• Massachusetts


• Michigan


• Nebraska


• Pennsylvania


• Texas


• Utah


• Vermont


• Virginia


• Washington

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

Since 1945, U-Haul has been serving do-it-yourself movers and their households. Like many other successful ventures, the concept for U-Haul was generated out of need. After WorldWarII, there existed the widespread need for do-it-yourself moving equipment that would be available on a one-way, nationwide basis. U-Haul co-founders L.S. \"Sam\" Shoen and his wife, Anna Mary Carty Shoen, recognized that need and acted upon it. Their visionary approach spread the cost of ownership among many users, facilitating the mobility of the populations of the U.S. and Canada. The covered wagon of the pioneers morphed into orange U-Haul trailers. In the process, an industry was born.