Body Shop Technician

Purpose:

Body Shop Technicians perform body and structural repairs on a wide range of commercial fleet vehicles, including medium- and heavy-duty diesel trucks, vans, trailers, and specialty equipment. The technician works in a fast-paced environment where turnaround time, safety, and consistency are critical to maintaining fleet operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes, but is not limited to:

• Performs body repairs on fleet vehicles including box trucks, service trucks, semi tractors, trailers, vans, buses, and specialty equipment
• Completes tear-downs and damage assessments to support accurate repair estimates
• Repairs or replaces damaged panels, doors, roofs, floors, and structural components
• Performs fiberglass repair, dent repair, and panel replacement
• Conducts surface prep, sanding, priming, and painting to fleet standards
• Assists in light fabrication and welding repairs as needed
• Works efficiently to meet turnaround time and uptime requirements
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follows all safety protocols and OSHA requirements, including proper use of PPE
• Utilizes shop equipment such as frame machines, welders, lifts, and paint systems
• Works closely with the Body Shop Manager and the Body Shop Service Advisor to ensure quality, accuracy, and customer satisfaction
• Document repairs and updates using shop management or fleet maintenance systems
• Supports continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and reduce rework

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Includes, but is not limited to:

• Experience performing body repairs on commercial or fleet vehicles preferred
• Minimum 2 years of body shop experience (fleet or heavy-duty preferred)
• Strong skills in:

• Dent and fiberglass repair
• Panel replacement and structural repair
• Sanding, priming, and painting

• Experience repairing cargo boxes, including doors, roofs, side panels, and flooring

• Basic welding and fabrication experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Familiarity with shop management or work order systems (paper or digital)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education and/or Experience:

Minimum: 2-3 years’ experience

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Attention to Detail – Being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks.
• Cooperation – Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a cooperative attitude.
• Time Management – Managing one’s own time efficiently.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems – Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations:

• Forklift Training Certification (preferred but offered)

Pay Structure

Hourly pay is based on experience, qualifications, and applicable company compensation practices.

Benefits:

• Insurance benefits on the first of the month following 60 days
• 401(k) with match after 1 year of employment
• Paid training and certifications

Work Environment:

• This position requires work in a variety of environments, which may include outdoor settings in all weather conditions, a service shop, or a parts warehouse.
• The shop environment may involve exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as regular proximity to moving mechanical parts, including medium- and heavy-duty diesel and gasoline engines.

Physical Demands:

This position regularly requires medium physical exertion and may occasionally require heavy physical exertion, including the ability to:

• Stand for extended periods and frequently walk, climb ladders, and maintain balance.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Lift oneself onto raised surfaces, including entry into vehicles and equipment.
• Frequently stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch, as required to perform assigned duties.
• Reach and grasp, including performing work with arms above shoulder level.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.